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Uterine Angiosarcoma Survivor, Have Noticed Pain And Discomfort Under Ribcage. Signs Of Resurfacing Cancer?
i am a cancer survivor, almost 4 years from Uterine Angiosarcoma .......past week or so i have been having pain and discomfort in my left side under rib cage and slightly to the front ...it is tender and sore to touch ...when i move i feel a slight discomfort ......i do not want to go to doctor unnecessarily but when i google symptoms it keeps pointing toward spleen ....with the angiosarcoma diagnosis is it probable that it is back?
Fri, 14 Jun 2013
Hi and thanks for the query,
It is important for a probable spread of this tumor or metastasis to be excluded in this case. A chest X ray could be very important. Testing for serum alkaline phosphatase is important and a complete blood count.
An abdominal ultrasound is very important to exclude any spread either to the spleen and the liver. A clinical evaluation is compelling also in this case.
I suggest you consult your primary care physician for a proper clinical examination.
Best regards,
Bain LE, MD.
It is important for a probable spread of this tumor or metastasis to be excluded in this case. A chest X ray could be very important. Testing for serum alkaline phosphatase is important and a complete blood count.
An abdominal ultrasound is very important to exclude any spread either to the spleen and the liver. A clinical evaluation is compelling also in this case.
I suggest you consult your primary care physician for a proper clinical examination.
Best regards,
Bain LE, MD.
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Hello,
As you are a cancer survivor you must be aware of the fact that cancer has a high chance of recurrence.
The best way is to diagnose it early for a better prognosis.
The pain may or may not be associated with cancer.
But for you it is strongly advisable to screen for cancer by doing a CT abdomen.
consult your doctor for more help.
As you are a cancer survivor you must be aware of the fact that cancer has a high chance of recurrence.
The best way is to diagnose it early for a better prognosis.
The pain may or may not be associated with cancer.
But for you it is strongly advisable to screen for cancer by doing a CT abdomen.
consult your doctor for more help.
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