Rib pain 20 months post breast cancer treatment - so worried it's a sign my cancer has spread

Hello everyone, 

I'm hoping someone can offer some reassurance.

I'm 20 months post breast cancer treatment. 

I'm suffering some rib pain on my breast cancer side and I have convinced myself I have spread. I've spiralling. Everyone is telling me not to worry but I can't help but worry! 

The area is only painful when I touch it. It doesn't interfere with my daily life but I'm just so worried. I've spoken to my breast nurse but haven't actually seen anyone.

Can anyone offer any reassurance please ! 

Jess x

  • I'm sorry to hear about the rib pain you're currently having Jess, and for the worry this is causing.

    I do hope your breast cancer nurse was able to offer your some reassurance but if it would help to talk things through with one of our cancer nurses as well, they're available on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m. They're very insightful and will do all they can to answer your questions and ease your mind until you can see someone about this.

    Hopefully some of our members who have experienced this as well will share their stories and advice with you soon but in the meantime, we're sending you all our support Jess and will have our fingers crossed everything will be o.k.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator