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A female asked:

I had breast cancer and skin on the right side within the past 5 years.. now i am having a lot of pain in my right shoulder and down my arm. cancer?

2 doctor answers3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Wayne Ingram
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Maybe: Maybe, maybe not! You need to be examined by your Oncology MD to make a determination of cancer or not.
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Dr. Elizabeth Reynoso
Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience
See your dr: It is impossible to tell what the pain you are experiencing if from. Many woman who have had treatment and surgery for breast cancer have pain from the treatments and irritation of nerves. However, to know for sure what the cause is, an exam by your doctor needs to be done.
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Last updated Jul 19, 2020

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