lesions on the ribs, what does this mean
 

Hello,
What does lesions on the ribcage mean? does it men cancer? can it be something else?
I'm asking because our friend with IBC, HER2+++, ER-PR- had a bone scan today and that's what the doctor said. didn't get a chance to look at the report but will tomorrow when I stop by her house to deliver some food to her - she's on FEC 100 (after many other chemos including tykerb) and isn't doing well physically.
so anyway if anyone could tell me anything, I'd appreciate it..
hugs and love
sarah

Sarah ~

It is hard to say without looking at a report but anything that reads lesions is usually not good news. I believe that the ribcage is usually a common place that bone mets can go to. I hope that I am wrong. We have lots of ladies and gents here with more knowledge than me though.

Hugs ~ Ruth

lesions on the ribs
 

Hi,
The doctor should explain the report and give her a copy of the report during her next appointment. If there is any question as to what the lesions are the doctor may suggest a biopsy.

Sarah
I had suspicious areas on my ribs show up in a bone scan.......so did Donna D, it turned out to be fractures for both of us....radiation can weaken the ribs.

Hello,
Thank you for your responses. We are very worried for her. She is alone, her husband died prematurely 2 years ago. she's had radiation so I suppose that's out but a biopsy sounds like a good idea.
She's doing FEC100 right now and it's knocked her out.
It's so great to have virtual friends like all of you.
hugs and love
sarah