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I have had thoracic pain off and on for several months. had ct scan of abdomen/pelvis in november. mri of thoracic area two weeks ago. had chest ct scan last march. all tests were normal. am worried this pain is cancer. have alot of anxiety?

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Dr. Mark Owolabi answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

There are many reasons for pain that have nothing to do with structural injury or cancer. Nevertheless, I would speak with your primary care doc about your concerns. If they can assure you that the full workup for cancer is complete, then I would seek alternative explanations for your pain.

Answered 6/23/2022

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It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. However, if you have not lost weight, cancer is less likely. Wish you good health!

Answered 6/21/2022

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We would need a description of your pain in order to better advise you. Thoracic discomfort may be of rib cage musculoskeletal origin,pulmonary, cardiac, nerve root or esophageal origin & tension and anxiety may play a role. I think your studies are reassuring about absence of malignancy. Consult a specialist in internal medicine for a good differential diagnosis& any other testing deemed appropri

Answered 6/22/2022

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

You dont mention where the pain is or what activities elicit the pain or is it spontaneous unrelated to activity/ accident /trauma. Was thoracic MRI of the chest or spine? If spinal pain would do MRI of thoracic spine ( if not done) possibly cervical spine as well If in the shoulder blades consider MRI of shoulder. Consider musculoskeletal evaluation. F/U w/ MD

Answered 6/22/2022

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