Pancoast tumour

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Hello all! 

I don't know where to start ! My brother had lung cancer and fought it for a long time. It was traumatic for us as a family but we got through it . 

My question is this and i usually don't ask for medical advice on the Internet but I find myself quite anxious and suppose I'm just looking for some advice until I see my GP next week..... but can anyone tell me what symptoms one would have with a pancoast tumour? For weeks now I've had a burning pain in my right shoulder especially when I'm working. I'm a cleaner so my job involves lifting heavy things sometimes and I figured maybe it's just from over use of my right arm.  Usually the pain goes when I'm at rest and I don't particularly have any other symtoms.  I have an appointment next week with my GP to get it checked out . But in the meantime can anyone give me some advice or clarity please?

Thank you

Gia .

  • Hi Gia

    Sorry that you feel you have cause to be on here.

    Why do you think it might be specifically a Pancoast Tumour?   

    Kegsy x

    "If you are going through hell, keep going" ; Sir Winston Churchill
    " Cancer may take my life; however it will not become my life" Kegsy August 2011
  • Hi there. Thank you for replying to me. 

    I just want to apologise firstly because I don't have a diagnosis of anything yet and will see my GP next week. 

    I was so traumatised by my brothers cancer that I think I will also get it. It started with a pain in my shoulder and tightness in my chest . I googled the symptoms and I've frightened myself silly . I suppose I just need reassurance and again my apologies because there are people here with a diagnosis and going through tough times. 

    Gia x