Just found a lump on my left lateral rib cage!!

[DeanNelson]

And it hurts like hell if I press on it... I have been "itching" the area for a few days...Does anyone ever find a metastasis like this?

[Tall_Allen]

You can get a bone scan/CT to check and possibly a few zaps of SBRT can relieve the pain. Are you taking a bone-preserving agent (Zometa or Xgeva) to prevent fractures?

[DeanNelson in reply to Tall_Allen]

No, I am not taking a bone-preserving agent. Ugh, I am afraid it a tumor...

[gusgold]

Yes that is a sign of metastasis...TA gave you good advice

[Magnus1964]

If it itches don't scratch. itching is a sign of healing. But definitely see you MO, Uro or RO. Immediately.

[Litlerny]

Dean,

As usual, Tall_Allen has some sage advice. See if your M.O. can get you in for a bone scan, and go from there as far as treatment options. Best wishes to you. Hope it goes away!