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Metastasized breast cancer can cause shortness of breath if to lung?
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Yes: This is a symptom of lung metastasis. It is often due to the tumor in the lung and/or fluid that builds up around the lung. I recommend you contact your oncology team for evalauation. These symptoms can be managed. Best of luck to you in your fight! :).
Answered 10/2/2020
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