10 Causes of Rib Pain
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Cause #8: Metastatic Lung Cancer
Lung cancer or lung carcinoma refers to a malignant growth in the lung tissues. Metastasis occurs when the growth spreads beyond the local tissue into other parts of the body. Most cancers in the lung are known as carcinomas. The two main types are non-small cell lung carcinoma and small cell lung carcinoma.
Patients with lung cancer often experience hemoptysis, coughing, shortness of breath, weight loss, chest pain, rib pain, and more. When the ribs are affected by metastasis, it can result in rib pain. About 85 percent of cases are due to long-term use of tobacco.
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