PLEASE ADVISE...THANKS

[Scorpio11675]

Hi everyone. I am 32 years old, a former smoker (quit now for almost a year). Here are my symptoms...I feel a small pinch in my chest from time to time that only lasts for a second, the left side of neck hurts if I bend my head a certain way, and sometimes my arm pit aches, but nothing really painful. I have not experienced any shortness of breath, coughing or any kind of mucus coming up. I do ccasionally have heartburn and feel a little nauseated, should I be worried that this is lung cancer? I have a 5 year old son and if it is serious, I want to try to get in and be treated so I can  be around to watch him grow up. Any advice is most appreciated..thank you!

[Scorpio11675]

Thanks for the reply. The heartburn isn't everyday and the nausea hasn't been at all today. Yesterday, it was only for a short time. I already have an appointment with my doctor on June 12, but I am going to try to get in to see her this week as well and see if she can run some more tests and tell me what is going on.

[HeinrikMD]

Hi,

Most lung cancer would have symptoms referable to the lung before other symptoms arise which would be aches and pains as you have described. Cancer pain is also more severe, and tends to be have a longer duration. If the aches and pains are associated with certain positions and movements, then it may be more arthritis than cancer.

The heartburn and nausea are likewise important. Are there variations with the severity as well? Could these be related with your work/ lifestyle?

See you doctor and get an assessment. While arthritis may allow you to see your son grow, wouldn’t you want to be able to share a more active time with him?