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I am 59 years old and have developed a sharp pain on my left breast that goes and comes. should i be worried and see a doctor?

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Dr. James Chappell answered

Specializes in Aesthetic Medicine

Get mammogram and...: Call your doctor. Best to rule out breast cancer.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/22/2013

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A member asked:

I am 59 years old and have developed a sharp pain on my left breast that goes and comes. should i be worried and see a doctor?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Chappell answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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