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How would you describe a cancer lump in the chest on men? my left chest feels different in internal mass than the right one. i am 20 years old male
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Likely not cancer: Asymmetry in muscle mass in the chest wall (pectoralis) can be explained by inequality in pressure exerted by the upper arm while doing isotonic or isometric exercises . (cancer can be diagnosed only by biopsy) go see your dr for any concerns. Take care!
Answered 12/10/2013
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Get checked: You may be describing nothing more than having one pec major muscle bigger than the other, and chest wall cancers in a young man are very uncommon. But if you feel you have an unexplained mass lesion, show it to your physician on your next visit.
Answered 3/30/2013
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