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I have back pain around my shoulder blade and have slight shortness of breath. i'm a 36 year old occasional smoker. could i have lung cancer?

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Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

Certainly is a: possibility but there are also a number of other things that could give you these symptoms that are much less serious. The only way to know for certain is to have a health care professional evaluate you. Make an appointment today to get checked out.

Answered 11/14/2016

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