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Smoker, Pain On Left Breast, Sometimes In Shoulders, Sore Throat, Cough, Sinus Problem, Anxiety, Depressed. Am I Suffering From Lung Cancer?
I am 60..smoker. Intermittent sharp pain in left breast when cough. Sometimes achingvshouldersvwhich is relieved with massage. Slight sore throat . Don t cough often and no spitting up of sputum . Bad sinus problems and am very anxious and depressed. Two recent deaths in family. I get slightly winded with exertion. Scared of lung cancer
Mon, 11 Mar 2013
Hi,
Chronic smokers can develop lot of problems. You should order for a chest X-ray, EKG first then according to findings further managements can be planned. Nothing to worry right now, there are many non malignant causes having similar symptomatology. Consult a physician.
Chronic smokers can develop lot of problems. You should order for a chest X-ray, EKG first then according to findings further managements can be planned. Nothing to worry right now, there are many non malignant causes having similar symptomatology. Consult a physician.
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