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What Does A Lump On The Rib Cage Indicate?

Hi I had a mammogram 10 weeks ago which was clear. I am 60 years of age and have just noticed a hard lump which appears to be attached to the outer end of one of my left ribs. It is hard and wont move and I think has grown onto the rib. It is about half an inch in size and can actually be seen when I left my arm up. We are currently on a three week holiday and am concerned that waiting to see my doctor is going to adversely affect any treatment. Should I return home early or is it safe to wait the three weeks?
Wed, 5 Jul 2017
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Hi,
Thanks for the query. I understand your concern.
The describtion of the lump you give.... that the lump has appeared in less than 10 weeks time,it is hard &fixed...makes early examination & investigations to get exact diagnosis &timely treatment.
I would advise you to go home earliest... get examined by a surgeon.. he may be in better position to advise need of investigations for malignancy.
Though just observation of patient a
can not confirm diagnosis &it may come out to be something less dangerous....it's always better to be caeeful & get investigated than neglecting &getting some unsolvable problem.
Thanks.
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What Does A Lump On The Rib Cage Indicate?

Hi, Thanks for the query. I understand your concern. The describtion of the lump you give.... that the lump has appeared in less than 10 weeks time,it is hard &fixed...makes early examination & investigations to get exact diagnosis &timely treatment. I would advise you to go home earliest... get examined by a surgeon.. he may be in better position to advise need of investigations for malignancy. Though just observation of patient a can not confirm diagnosis &it may come out to be something less dangerous....it s always better to be caeeful & get investigated than neglecting &getting some unsolvable problem. Thanks.