Meena Devi Meena Devi Asked 9 months ago

Is right shoulder pain a sign of lung cancer?

My mother has been experiencing persistent pain in her right shoulder, and it's not going away with normal remedies. Someone in our family said it could be something serious like lung cancer. Is right shoulder pain a possible indicator of lung cancer?

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Gayatri Devi Gayatri Devi Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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While uncommon, persistent right shoulder pain *can* sometimes be referred pain from lung issues, including potentially serious ones. It's crucial not to self-diagnose. Just like with thyroid, consistent monitoring and doctor's advice is key. Please get it checked by a doctor, especially if the pain is new, severe, or accompanied by other symptoms.

Suresh Bhatia Suresh Bhatia Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Shoulder pain is usually musculoskeletal, but for something as serious as lung cancer, you really shouldn't take chances. If the pain is persistent and unexplained, especially if you have risk factors or other symptoms like cough or breathing trouble, please see a doctor right away. Regular checkups are important for overall health, including early detection.

Aryan Gupta Aryan Gupta Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Dude, shoulder pain is usually just from, like, sleeping weird or gym. But if you're actually worried about something serious like cancer, you definitely need to go to a doctor, ASAP. Don't just Google it, it'll freak you out. Get a real checkup.

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Sunil Kumar Sunil Kumar Joined Feb 2026 9 months ago

Oh, now even my shoulder pain is trying to give me a heart attack *and* cancer? The body just loves to scare us, doesn't it? 😂 Look, for anything this serious-sounding, please don't ask Google or us. Go to a proper doctor. They'll tell you if it's just old age or something more.

Pranav Reddy Pranav Reddy Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Shoulder pain is often musculoskeletal, maybe from bad form in a workout or posture. But if it's persistent, unexplained, and you have any other symptoms like a cough or breathing issues, you absolutely must see a doctor. For serious concerns like cancer, only medical professionals can diagnose. Don't delay a check-up.

Preeti Sharma Preeti Sharma Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Right shoulder pain can have many causes, and rarely it could be related to lung issues. It's important to see a doctor to get an accurate diagnosis and proper treatment, especially if the pain is ongoing or concerning.

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Nisha Shah Nisha Shah Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Any new, persistent, or unusual pain, especially in the shoulder, definitely needs to be evaluated by a doctor. While it's probably something less serious, it's always safest to rule out anything grave like lung cancer. Please get it checked properly for peace of mind and your health.

Santosh Rao Santosh Rao Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Bhai, for such big worries, it is best to go to the doctor immediately. Shoulder pain can be many things, but if you are worried about something like cancer, do not wait. The doctor will tell you correctly after examining. Don't worry too much, but don't ignore also.

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