Tracy A. asked

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I have a history of smoking but quit 11 years ago, and had a clean thorax CT scan with contrast in December 2020. This morning, I experienced pain in my left shoulder that radiates down to my arm and hand, which I have had occasionally before. Is it highly likely that this pain is not related to a Pancoast tumor?

January 2nd, 2024

Danielle C. answered

The pain you're experiencing is likely due to nerve impingement rather than a Pancoast tumor. Here a...

January 2nd, 2024

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