Question 1

f 43 back pain for many yrs recent ct scan shows serious bulging disc l4  l5.dad die from wt multi myloma.what are the chance having bone cancer?

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Reassuring: Your MRI is an excellent test to reassure you that there is nothing seriously wrong, like cancer.  Multiple Myeloma is a cancer that affects older adults and it is not known to run in families.  Your bulging disc does not usually need surgery.  You should do well with rehabilitation for your weakness and pain.  An EMG test (see a Physiatrist for this) may guide your care and progress.

Question 2

is a ct scan a reliable test to detect bone cancer?

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It is one option: Bone Cancer can be imaged with Bone scans, X-rays, CT scan and MRI scans. A good oncologist or radiologist can help to choose the more most appropriate imaging test/s

Question 3

can you see bone cancer in the hips from a ct scan of the abdomen and pelvis?

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Yes, some details se: Ct scan shows the normal anatomy of all the structures examined although it is not the best test for hip cancer which is best seen with a ct scan or MRI scan of the pelvis with a focus on the bones.

Question 4

would a chest ct show bone cancer in ribs?

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It would if: there is enough bone destruction or reactive changes.  If the cancer/metastasis is small or has not yet caused much rib destruction or sclerosis, it may be difficult to see on a routine chest CT.

Question 5

what is the danger of having too many ct scans? i'm concerned about the radiation.  i've had 3 ct scans within one year.  i have heard that people have died of bone cancer caused by too many xrays.  is this the same?

Accepted Answer

The : The main risk of a ct scan is increased risk of developing cancer, but the risk is relatively small. A ct of the abdomen and pelvis increases the cancer mortality risk by approximately 0.05%. In other words, the ct of the abdomen and pelvis increases the chance of you developing cancer in your lifetime from 44% to 44.05%. The increased risk is very small, but it is something people should keep in mind. The benefit of a medically necessary ct scan greatly outweighs the small risk described above; however, some ct scans are performed unnecessarily and provide little benefit to the patient.

Question 6

i have had kidney cancer. i just got my  ct scan back and they report a lesion on my right ilium bone possible a bone island. could this be cancer?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: I'd favor a bone island. Adult kidney cancer can do anything, including turning up in one bone years later. However, if the radiologist's first thought is "bone island", and you're comfortable with watchful waiting, and your physician is as well, the best thing might to be watch it. Truth is, i'd be quite surprised if it were metastatic cancer.

Question 7

a 28y old (me) had a fish bone stuck in throat to remove dr use ct scan and x-ray and perform endoscopy to remove but now i am scared can this lead to cancer whats my chances of developing cancer from ct with out contrast? worried now?

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Not measurable: The radiation for a CT scan will not increase your risk of cancer over your baseline risk, by a measurable amount. Each examination has risk and benefits and a balance needs to be struck.
Have a healthy diet, exercise 30 minutes/day, drink plenty of water daily so your urine is mostly colorless, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. For nutrition: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/.

Question 8

i have urq pain, now bone pain on the right side and get night sweats. can a ct scan always pick up pancreatic or bile duct cancer?

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Almost: Usually a ct will allow the radiologist to see dilation of the ducts in the liver and pancreas even before there is a discrete mass to find. If medical suspicion is high enough, occasionally an MRI and/or mrcp will be ordered as follow up, particularly if there are also laboratory abnormalities. Talk to your doctor about this, or seek a surgical or gastrointestinal specialist consult.

Question 9

mom's pth-peptide level is 35& her calcium level is 13 chest xray normal., ct scan done, no results yet. bone scan tomorrow. where is the cancer?

Accepted Answer

Her Doctor has answe: This Calcium level is clearly abnormal. Besides cancer, there are some benign causes of High Calcium,one being Hyper-Parathyroidism which is often caused by a benign adenoma of the parathyroid gland. An endocrinologist can help her to sort out the cause.

Question 10

is 6 ct scan too many for age 44? 2020 to 2022 got 1 head ct scan, 3 chest ct scan, 2 lower body ct scan and close to 30 x-rays dental, arms and body + 2 bone scans. what are the chances for developing cancer mainly from ct scan? thanks in advance?

Accepted Answer

: The imagining studies are not likely to raise you risk of cancer measurably over your baseline risk.
You can reduce your risk of cancer by adopting healthy habits: Eat a mostly vegetarian diet, avoid alcohol, tobacco and street drugs, avoid excessive exposure to sun, maintain healthy weight, get HPV vaccine, exercise 30 minutes each day, drink enough water so your urine is mostly colorless.

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F 43 back pain for many yrs recent ct scan shows serious bulging disc l4 l5.dad die from wt multi myloma.what are the chance having bone cancer?

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Is a ct scan a reliable test to detect bone cancer?

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Can you see bone cancer in the hips from a ct scan of the abdomen and pelvis?

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Would a chest ct show bone cancer in ribs?

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What is the danger of having too many ct scans? i'm concerned about the radiation. i've had 3 ct scans within one year. i have heard that people have died of bone cancer caused by too many xrays. is this the same?

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I have had kidney cancer. i just got my ct scan back and they report a lesion on my right ilium bone possible a bone island. could this be cancer?

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A 28y old (me) had a fish bone stuck in throat to remove dr use ct scan and x-ray and perform endoscopy to remove but now i am scared can this lead to cancer whats my chances of developing cancer from ct with out contrast? worried now?

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I have urq pain, now bone pain on the right side and get night sweats. can a ct scan always pick up pancreatic or bile duct cancer?

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Mom's pth-peptide level is 35& her calcium level is 13 chest xray normal., ct scan done, no results yet. bone scan tomorrow. where is the cancer?

A member asked:

Is 6 ct scan too many for age 44? 2020 to 2022 got 1 head ct scan, 3 chest ct scan, 2 lower body ct scan and close to 30 x-rays dental, arms and body + 2 bone scans. what are the chances for developing cancer mainly from ct scan? thanks in advance?

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