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I'm 32 smoker.left shoulder blade pain it aches + twitches i've had it about a week onand off but last 2 days constant.worried lung cancer?

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Tic: Lung cancer is painless. So that's not it. You are describing an nervous tic that has more to do with fear than fact. If you can consider cessation-that would be good but it will not stop your apprehension for at least 5 years. Consider Yoga, or some other calming activity. Exercise helps almost everything.Be sure it is safe for you and the go for it!

Answered 2/3/2016

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