<human>: 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
<bot>: 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