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My father was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last week. he has not started treatment yet but has sever pain in his front left shoulder. he has an appointment with an oncologist tomorrow, should we wait or seek immediate help?

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Help now: He is having a heart attack until proved otherwise

Answered 8/10/2015

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A member asked:

My father was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last week. he has not started treatment yet but has sever pain in his front left shoulder. he has an appointment with an oncologist tomorrow, should we wait or seek immediate help?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

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