Re: Rib Fracture OR rib metastasis

[Grip]

Hi there,

I am 3 years out from Fallopain Tube Cancer (carcinosarcoma) and now have a few new problems showing up. Compression Fracture of the spine and a rib fracture OR rib metastasis.

I'm getting very concerned as to what this may mean. I've done a Bone Scan which showed a compression fracture T12 and some unusual linear activity localizing to the left inferior scapula (shoulder). MIR done shows not on the scapula BUT this could be due to healing fracture or rib metastasis of the left 3rd rib. Now I will do a CT scan.

Has anyone experienced this before?

[Millie-May2]

Good evening

I have no experience of what you are going through; it sounds very painful. I just wanted to send you my best wishes. I hope you get the answers you need very soon so that appropriate treatment can begin.

Love Millie xx

[TrishLey]

I can't add anything more than the wonderful ladies above, I just wanted to send you my love and support x Trish

[Hidden]

I am sorry that I can't help with advice but sending you best wishes love x G x

[Fernanda]

I can't add any advice as I never had the same problem. Just wishing you good luck in your exams.

Hugs, Fernanda

[Hilsuk]

Dear Grip , sorry to hear - sounds very painful, hope ct scan brings good news . Hope youve got some good meds for the pain, fractures and bone pain can be be unpleasant - let us know how you get on

Hilary x

[murdina]

The Rib metastasis means the cancer has spread into the skeleton, MRI report has shown

lesions, if you have been suffering a lot of pain this could be the reason but would have thought your Oncologist would have explained this to you as they are legally bound to do this. When they speak to you they must use language you understand, hope this has been some help and answers to your query. Good luck with CT scan X

[Grip]

Hi Murdina

Thank you for the reply. I will be doing the CT scan very soon and will ask exactly in simple language to be explained to me. I've been dealing with a family dr BUT now will be having the Oncologist do the CT scan and read the results.

Thank you all and I will keep you informed.