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Scared about middle and upper back pain
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Scared about middle and upper back pain

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    • December 20, 2014 at 1:08 pm
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      Hello,

      I am a Stage 1b patient 10.5 years post diagnosis. About 2 weeks I am having annoying migrating pain in my middle/upper back. It is less prominent in the morning, getiing worse in the evening, and is better/no pain at night.  I may have it between shoulder blades, so I want to streach, then it can move and throb in scapular area, moving to side rib. I can feel from time to time tension/spasm in the upper part. It is not stayng in one spot, but moves around, although sometimes is more prolonged close to medial border of scapular.

      I am starting to freak out about it. Could such pain pattern be melanoma-related, coming from spine, bone, or lung  tumor???

       

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        • December 20, 2014 at 2:32 pm
        Janner
        Participant

          Back pain has many common causes.  I suggest you investigate those before you jump to any conclusions.  You can get referred pain with bone issues, but CANCER is unlikely to settle down at night while other causes may.

          • December 20, 2014 at 2:32 pm
          Janner
          Participant

            Back pain has many common causes.  I suggest you investigate those before you jump to any conclusions.  You can get referred pain with bone issues, but CANCER is unlikely to settle down at night while other causes may.

            • December 20, 2014 at 2:32 pm
            Janner
            Participant

              Back pain has many common causes.  I suggest you investigate those before you jump to any conclusions.  You can get referred pain with bone issues, but CANCER is unlikely to settle down at night while other causes may.

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