A hard lump on the shoulder blade bone may signify a range of conditions from benign bone growths, like osteochondroma, to more serious issues like a bone tumor. Diagnosis is essential for proper treatment. Are lumps located near the shoulder blade typically benign or could they be a sign of cancer?

There are many possible causes for pain between your shoulder blades such as an injury to a muscle or a tendon around the shoulder blades, muscle strain, rotator cuff tears, degenerative disc disease, or a herniated or bulging disc in the spine scoliosis, osteoarthritis in the joints around your neck, spine, or ribs, spinal stenosis, or a narrowing of your spinal cord, acid reflux, fibromyalgia, certain cancers, such as lung cancer, lymphomas, liver cancer, esophageal cancer, mesothelioma, and cancers that spread to bones, nerve compressions, emergency conditions such as myocardial infarction, aortic dissection, etc.

Yes, it is possible for breast cancer to cause pain in the scapula.Pain in the shoulder blade and breast area may be linked to breast cancer surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation therapy.People could also

People more commonly call it the shoulder blade. The scapula is one of three bones that forms your shoulder joint. It connects your clavicle (collarbone) to your humerus (upper arm bone). Visit a healthcare provider if you’re experiencing shoulder pain, especially if your shoulder hurts after a fall or sports injury.