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Twice in a span of a month i had lower back pain (at waistline) that was painful enough i couldn't sleep. had slight fever too. could this be cancer?
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Fever: Unlikely to be cancer but you have a sleep problem and slight fever. You must set up an appointment with your doctor as soon as possible.
Answered 9/8/2016
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