uper back and chest light constant painDear Doctor,  Im having light but constant chest pain for more than a year. What can it be? i am affraid to visit a doctor because i think i have a cancer. how can i move the fact and be almost sure that it aint cancer?
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. Don't think of cancer straight away. Cancer is not that common. And even if you have cancer, with early detection and appropriate treatment, outcomes are good. So don't assume that you are having only cancer. Chronic chest and upper back pain can be due to musculoskeletal cause, heart related diseases, lung related diseases etc. So better to consult doctor and get done 1. ECG and 2d echo to rule out heart diseases. 2. Chest x-ray and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) to rule out lung related diseases. If all these are normal then no need to worry about cancer or major heart and lung related diseases. Quit smoking if you are smoker. Don't worry, you will be alright. Better to first diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.