A member asked:

My chest feels heavy and hard to breathe, do i have lung cancer? not a smoker.

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No.: It is extremely unlikely that you have lung cancer given your young age and that you're not a smoker. But your symptoms of chest heaviness and difficulty breathing should be evaluated by your physician (fairly urgently).

Answered 6/2/2017

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Dr. Loki Skylizard answered

Specializes in Thoracic Surgery

Unlikely: At age 19, non-smoker, no other risk factors, extremely unlikely. It would be best to be evaluated by your primary care physician. A comprehensive medical history, family history, social history and thorough physical exam may get you an answer or at least will get you in correct direction. Be well.

Answered 6/1/2015

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