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Can lung cancer display itching shoulder blades?

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Dr. Pankaj Kulshrestha answered

Specializes in Thoracic Surgery

Itching in lung canc: Lung cancer can cause itching. I have not seen anyone presenting with itching on shoulder blades alone.

Dr Rhoads and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/30/2016

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Probably not : Itching between the shoulder blades is not a symptom generally associated with lung cancer.

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/18/2018

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