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What Causes Pain Under Right Breast Post Lung Lobe Removal?

I am a 5 year lung cancer survivor where upper lobe of right lung was removed but for a month or so I have been experiencing severe pain under right breast close to probe incision. I went to my pulmonary dr ,ran test and lungs were fine. Then I was sent to my cardiologist he ran a VQ lung scan which was good pain is bad if I coughs or breathe too deeply it is very painful. What is your opinion of probable cause
Mon, 18 Sep 2017
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I have evaluated your query thoroughly .

* In my opinion this relates to ligament related pain or stretching of the
tissue underneath the old scar .

Hope this will help you .
Regards .
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What Causes Pain Under Right Breast Post Lung Lobe Removal?

Hello dear Welcome to Healthcaremagic.com I have evaluated your query thoroughly . * In my opinion this relates to ligament related pain or stretching of the tissue underneath the old scar . Hope this will help you . Regards .