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I was diagnosed with costochondritis, had surgery 7 years ago and it has come back. not painful but not going away, can it turn cancerous?
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No: It Will not lead to cancer. There are medications which can be very effective in treating this issue. See a rheumatologist.
Answered 3/11/2018
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