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Suggest Treatment For Pain In The Sternum Area

Hi I m Doug,my wife has negative 4 stage 4 cancer.she has breast cancan that has measure Maststersize. maim location is under the sternum 9cm un preesing on the heart ,lung and diafhgram.Over the past 8 weeks he has received 3 different types of chemo .there is no improvement and she is do getting worst. Very difficult to breathe And walk. Can barely speak and no appetite
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Hi,

Most probably she might have developed metastasis to the sternum.

You can consult an oncologist and get a bone scan.

As of now, high end analgesics like Oxycodone or Tramadol may be required.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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Suggest Treatment For Pain In The Sternum Area

Hi, Most probably she might have developed metastasis to the sternum. You can consult an oncologist and get a bone scan. As of now, high end analgesics like Oxycodone or Tramadol may be required. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician