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Q: I am having sharp stabbing in my right breast , It comes and goes, and it is from the back of my bre

I have stabbing pain shoot up to my right breast and it starts from the inside of my breast then goes up to my front breast. It just started early this morning.What could this mean?

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PJ Hamel, Health Guide
11/30/09 5:20pm

Hi Audrey - Breast pain can come from a number of sources, most often hormonal, or nerve-related. Very seldom is pain such as you describe an early symptom of breast cancer. Please read our post on breast pain for good information about whether/when to see a doctor about this, OK? Good luck - PJH

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By Audrey Isham— Last Modified: 12/23/10, First Published: 11/30/09