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DonnaD · 01-08-2008, 10:23 PM

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I don't know anything about implants but I may be able to help with fractured ribs. I had a clear CT in Feb. After finishing radiation in May I had a very bad cough that lasted a month, plus I was a bit zealous with exercise and activities. During that time I noticed pain in my ribs. My onc did a simple x-ray in June that did not show anything. The pain persisted and when I would breath in I could hear a clicking sound. My onc then ordered a rib x ray series in Oct. It showed fractures. A CT was next in Nov. to be sure it was not the spread of the cancer. After many consultations they decided things were caused by radiation that weaken my bones. A follow up CT was just done last week and all is stable. The ribs are very slow to heal.

Did you have radiation? With the fall it might be best to check it out. It is hard not to think of a reoccurence. Many say this feeling will ease as time goes on. I am still waiting

Good luck and let us know how you are doing.
Donna

01-08-2008, 10:23 PM	#3
DonnaD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Marengo, IL Posts: 518	Maree I don't know anything about implants but I may be able to help with fractured ribs. I had a clear CT in Feb. After finishing radiation in May I had a very bad cough that lasted a month, plus I was a bit zealous with exercise and activities. During that time I noticed pain in my ribs. My onc did a simple x-ray in June that did not show anything. The pain persisted and when I would breath in I could hear a clicking sound. My onc then ordered a rib x ray series in Oct. It showed fractures. A CT was next in Nov. to be sure it was not the spread of the cancer. After many consultations they decided things were caused by radiation that weaken my bones. A follow up CT was just done last week and all is stable. The ribs are very slow to heal. Did you have radiation? With the fall it might be best to check it out. It is hard not to think of a reoccurence. Many say this feeling will ease as time goes on. I am still waiting Good luck and let us know how you are doing. Donna __________________ Donna Crystal Lake, IL Diagnosed 8/4/06 at age 54 Lumpectomy 8/30/06 Stage llA, grade 3, ER/PR-, Her2++ 1.7 cm tumor, 1+ lymph node out of 9 Completed 4 A/C, & 4 Taxol with Herceptin 36 rads completed 5/16/07 Mammograms, 7/07 clear fractured ribs in radiated area 10/07 Finished Herceptin 12/27/07 Mammogram,CT,tumor markers 1/08 - small lung nodules in radiated area, repeated tests 3/08 stable Mammogram,CT ,tumor markers 6/08 stable NED 2 years!! 3 years !!! 4years!!!! 4 years, 10 months and 8 day NED, calling it 5 years!!! Official 5 years 8/30/2011 8/31/ 2012 - 6 years!!!!!!