A member asked:

My mom is 52 and smokes cigarettes. shes been complaining about a pain in her neck (tender to touch)and she has a persistent cough. what could it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Must r/o. Cancer.: In anyone who smokes and gets a symptom, especially a new pain, especially in the chest or neck, the possibility of cancer unfortunately must be entertained. This has to be investigated right away. Could very well not be cancer, don't get me wrong, but in a smoker this is always a consideration.

Answered 3/10/2016

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