Q. Sternoclavicular joint swelling and pain, is it cancer in any part of the body?
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Sternoclavicular joint swelling and pain is not necessarily indicative of cancer in any part of the body. In general, it can be caused by a variety of conditions and injuries, including but not limited to: trauma or injury to the area, arthritis (such as rheumatoid arthritis), inflammation due to infection, fibromyalgia, and bursitis. Certain types of tumors may also cause this condition; however, since sternoclavicular joint swelling and pain can result from many other circumstances as well, it would be unwise to assume it is definitively cancer without definitive tests such as an X-ray or MRI scan. Depending on what your medical evaluation reveals about your individual case will help determine the next steps in diagnosis so that you have all necessary information available before deciding upon an appropriate treatment plan.
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