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Can breast cancer cause pain swelling in both breasts?

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Dr. Richard Orr answered

Specializes in Surgical Oncology

Not usually: Pain in both breasts is usually benign, but like anything else, should be checked out if it persistent.

Dr Hoepfner and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/19/2018

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