Scans - Feel something before it shows up?

I've asked my doctor a few times now. As far as I've noticed he's never answered this question. I'm on a 3-month scan schedule. Is it possible I could feel something before they would see it on a scan? Maybe it's a vague question, or he doesn't like giving me the complicated answer, or the answer isn't reassuring?

When I was on a 6 month scan schedule, I did feel something before it showed up. When they looked back to my previous scans it was there but they had missed it because it was a very small change.

The point is I've been having rib pain for 2 weeks. My 3-month scan is coming up in 3 weeks. I don't remember doing anything to injure myself. On the other hand, I notice at my age I do injure myself without noticing it more often than I did when I was younger. Normal activities also sometimes cause injuries.

Another thing annoying me at the moment. The order that goes in for my scans is usually 3 month before the scans. However, my appointment to review the scan and physical is always after the scan. It means if I have an area that is causing me a problem. the radiologist doesn't get a note to pay special attention to a certain area. I'm working on getting that addressed. I know in the past I've told the technician, but I've never been sure the technician actually relayed the information to the radiologist.

This pain has been pretty persistent and the anxiety of the idea my cancer is back has been really taking up some of my attention the past few days. I'm not letting it consume me like it used to, but it does demand some attention and I would rather not have it interering with my life since I know it does no good. Still, I'm grateful it's not all-consuming like it used to be.

So grateful to see you all here and know this place is here for support. I try to pop in now and then and offer some also. I read a lot without commenting because I either don't know the answer or just don't want to post a "me too" post.

Best to you all,

Todd