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Anyone have deteriorating ribs from lung cancer?

Has anyone had to deal with their ribs deteriorating from lung cancer? How do you deal with the pain? Were you able to get them repaired? When I had insurance, they said nothing can be done. Now that they canceled my insurance, I have no hope. Thanks.

  1. There could be a variety of reasons for bone pain; however, having a dialogue with your doctor is the first step. Lung cancer has a way of metastasizing for some people, but only your doctor can guide you further on what is happening with proper testing. If your insurance has seized perhaps you can speak with your facility social worker for guidance needed to get these tests done. I've clipped an article on bone pain and hope it helps stir the conversation further with your doctor. Please le us know how everything goes. Wishing you the very best!
    Yolanda(LungCancer.net Team)


    https://lungcancer.net/clinical/bone-pain

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