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A member asked:
Chances of lung cancer?-shoulder, upper back pain and sometimes a mild pain when i take a deep breath(left side)
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Average: What you are describing does not raise specific concern for lung cancer and points more to chest wall irritation which can be from muscle strain, sometimes viral infection or exposure to inhaled irritants. Smoking is the major risk factor for lung cancer, and anyone over the age of 55 who has been smoking for at least 30 years (varies by amount) benefits from routine lung cancer screening
Answered 9/17/2017
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Zero....: If you are not a smoker or not exposed to carcinogens....relax, enjoy life.
Answered 9/4/2016
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Lung cancer: your symptoms are not suggestive of lung cancer however if you are a smoker you should see your physician and if the symptoms persist also see your physician
Answered 8/9/2016
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