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Do i have lung cancer? for the past week i have had pain in my upper back, around my ribs, and pressure on my chest. i am short of breath and often sick to my stomach. i have a runny nose and some congestion. i also am having gas.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

How : How old are you? Male or female? Smoker - how many packs a day for how many years? Do you cough anything up, if so what does it look like? Fever?

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. David Cooke answered

Not necessarily: Your symptoms could be mean anything, and you should be seen by your primary care provider for a work up.

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Answered 8/4/2013

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A member asked:

Do i have lung cancer? for the past week i have had pain in my upper back, around my ribs, and pressure on my chest. i am short of breath and often sick to my stomach. i have a runny nose and some congestion. i also am having gas.

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr. David Cooke answered

Dr Levitt and 2 doctors agreed

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