hi i have been having pain and aches under my left rib cage along my side into my back with lots of back pain ... this has been going on for about 1 and half months.. they say i have a very small kidney stone in the right side and also have precaner cells in cervix ... i now have developed a lump on my left side under my rib cage kinda towards my back...can you tell me can this be cancer to please help
Hi and thanks for the query, Its too early to think of a cancer with such symptoms. It's true that the bone is a site of predilection of spread (metastasis) of many cancers. However, it might necessary for a clinical and preclinical review be done first in this case. A spinal X-ray and CT scans are particular useful. Measuring levels of Alkaline phosphatase in blood, gives an indirect measure if the bone or the back has spread cancer from another area. A chest X-ray coupled with a clinical review could be very informative. I strongly suggest you consult a primary care physician for an initial complete clinical review and management. He shall then orient you to specific specialists if need be. Thanks and kind regards. Bain LE, MD