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A 35-year-old female asked:
Dxd costochondritis 7months blood and xray fine, would rib tumor or cancer show up on the xray? cant stop anxiety. very small breasts no lumps.
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Dr. Harold Fieldsanswered
Family Medicine 63 years experience
Cancer: There is very little chance of any kind of tumor and it would certainly show if present. Costochondritis is very common and easy to treat. Good Luck
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