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What could it be if one of your breasts hurts a lot like a swelling sensation cam it be cancer ?

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Dr. Andrew Germanovich answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Very unlikely at 22: And breast cancers rarely hurt.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/7/2016

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