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Is excruciating shoulder pain common for small cell lung cancer?

Lung Cancer | Last Active: Feb 11 7:59am | Replies (10)
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@dave56pa

I’m dealing with this as well. I’ve had shoulder, upper back & upper arm pain for most of 2023. Been to orthopedics, PT, neurologists. I developed tremors. Diagnosed with malignant lung tumors in Oct ‘23 and completed SBRT radiation in 12/23. The oncology team believes the tumors have effected nerves in my chest and hope the pain will subside as the radiation does its job on the tumors. I’m still in a painful way for now

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Lisa, Volunteer Mentor | @lls8000 | Jan 17 3:30pm

Hello @dave56pa. Welcome to Mayo Connect. Pain is so difficult to work through. You've been dealing with this for too long and have seen more than your share of specialists. Good for you for sticking with it and tracking down the lung cancer.
You've only had radiation, no chemo or surgery, correct? I'm sure your doctors have told you that the radiation can take some time to be effective, possibly weeks or even months. Have they given you any options for pain management in the meantime?

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