A member asked:

Would lung cancer have to invade spine to cause pain in upper back? present for 1yr. mri of throastic ok. my chest feels bubbly/sm cough recently.

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Not necessarily: Tumor invasion into ribs or chest wall or tumor irritating the lung lining (pleura) can cause pain in the back or shoulder blade region.

Answered 12/15/2014

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Dr. James Cole answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery

No: Back pain can be referred pain from many pathologies occuring in the chest, lungs or mediastinum.

Answered 8/10/2013

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