Muscle pain in ribs - was diagnosed with lung cancer at the end of last year. Has anyone else experienced this?

Hello, I was diagnosed with lung cancer in December of 2025 and thanks to a drug named osmertinib a targeting drug I have lived well duriing my time time since then.  But in the last few days I have experiienced muscle pain in the back and lower ribs and found it difficult to move around and cope.  Has anyone experienced the same symptons?

  • Hi ndf,

    Welcome to Cancer Chat. It's good to hear you've been getting on OK with the treatment so far.

    If you haven't already, do discuss the pain you're experiencing with your doctor, as they will be best placed to advise specifically to you.

    We also have nurses available if you'd like to talk things through at all. You can reach them on freephone 0808 800 4040 - Monday-Friday, 9-5.

    Otherwise, if others here have similar experience to share then hopefully they'll see your post and send a reply.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator