"Healed" rib fracture or...??

[LeahM]

Hey all,

Long time no talk...but don't think I haven't been lurking.

I recently had a bone scan. It was ordered in March when I saw my rad onc and complained of left rib pain that I felt sure was regenerating nerve pain. I didn't have the scan until right before I saw my med onc in May. During that time the right side of my ribs began to hurt too. I didn't see any MD's in between the time of rad onc and med onc so the only people I told about the right rib was my therapist (that's another story) and my family.

So the scan shows something on the right 4th rib. It could be a "healed" fracture but because of my history they suggested a follow up xray. I had that thinking I'd get a definitive answer but no...they see something on that too which could be a "healed" rib fracture but based on my history blah blah blah.

So 5 different oncs discuss this (three are mine) and they are all in agreement that it is a "healed" rib fracture. My rad onc is now on vacation oversees and will call me in a week or two to discuss whats next.

I believe it will be a rescan at some point.

But here is the thing. I don't remember hurting a rib. And if it is "healed" why do I have pain. Sudden pain. One day no pain, the next day pain. It isn't excruciating but it does hurt and if I press on it it hurts more.

I almost feel as if the oncs think I am "crying wolf".

I have Dr Googled rib fracture and bone mets but now I am asking the experts. Any knowledge you can pass to me would be greatly appreciated. BTW, my last CA-15 was "12"

Leah