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A member asked:

Is chronic inflammation from mild but recurrent costochondritis a risk factor for future cancer? pain is in the same spot and is mild when it shows up, sometimes ill go months without it ( two yrs after dx, baby irritated spot on rib during preg)

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Not known as such: Costochondritis is a chronic, recurrent condition not known to be related to cancer, your symptoms seem to be consistent with it> Physical therapy and NSAIDS, if tolerated are commonly used.

Answered 5/7/2020

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