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I have soreness beneath my right breast and in the bottom of the breast as well. the soreness proceeds to the top of my rib cage..

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Dr. Jason Boardman answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Breast soreness: This can be coming from the breast itself or from the chest wall. I would have your doctor begin a workup including a thorough breast exam, mammogram and US.

Answered 10/25/2018

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