
Are Intermittent Chest Twinges Between The Ribs Signs Of Lung Cancer?

lung cancer unlikely
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
getting diagnosed with lung cancer after having mild intermittent atypical chest pain would be very unlikely. It would have been more likely if you had chronic cough or hemoptysis (spiting blood). Central chest pain should initiate investigation for heart related problems but your pain seems to occur out of nowhere (or at least you haven't mentioned any connection with physical activity) and you seem to get on well with physical activity like playing tennis.
Physical examination is important in your case. Palpation may identify sensitive spots on the chest wall. I doubt that auscultation or the rest of the physical exam would help. An X-ray might help to exclude bone disorders. Although we haven't talked in much detail about your pain, stress seems to play a role in your case. Costochondritis may cause pain but it should be reproducible with palpation of the affected area. Severe cervical spinal stenosis is expected to cause numbness and/or weakness of the extremities and cervical pain. Bending the head may cause 'electric-shock' like pain in severe cases but you seem to be able to play tennis, so I guess this is not the case with you.
So in conclusion, although I believe that stress-related symptoms is the most likely cause of your situation, you should proceed with investigation, starting with clinical examination by your doctor and an X-ray of the affected area.
I hope you find my comments helpful!
You can contact me again, if you'd like any clarification or further information.
Kind Regards!

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