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I have had upper back pain on right for a year now. mri of thrastic doesn't show anything to warrant the pain i have. ct of chest 8 months ago clear. should i repeat ct? its getting worse. cancer?
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Second opinion: This is complicated! ct/mri normal. You want to have to expertise of a highly trained doctor who will get a thorough history and physical. Cancer not really a possibility but better check with a highly educated doc.
Answered 7/26/2013
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