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Worried BC has metastasised to ribs

Shariq_hlp
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I had lumpectomy and radiotherapy 2 years ago and all has been fine but just recently have experienced a pressure feeling in my ribs underneath the bread and spreading to the back. It's not exactly pain but a crushing feeling and uncomfortable.

im worried that it could be cancer spreading to ribs. Has anyone else experienced anything like this?

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    Hi Shariq_hlp,

    I am sorry to hear of the worry that these new symptoms are causing you.  We are always advised that we should heed any changes in the breasts and to get them checked out. Instead of waooring about the cancer spreading, please contact the hospital or your GP and let them decide.

    I had occasion to return a year after I had a lumpectomy and found a second primary cancer in the same breast. I had a double mastectomy and haven't looked back since - that was 13 years ago.

    Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

    Here's hoping that nothing untoward is found,

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

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    Hi shariq_hip, go see your doctor ,they are best to advise you. It may be simple like indigestion. A feeling similar I know well. Hopefully best of luck.pip

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