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If having an x-ray to see if tumor went to bone you would have to be able to see the tumor on the x-ray to see if it went to the bone?
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Not necessary: X-ray has its limitation and it could not see everything. Bone scan is usually use to see if the cancer spread to the bone.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Sometimes: If the tumor within the bone is large enough, it can be seen with a plain x-ray. Much more sensitive tests include ct, mri, pet scan, or a bone scan depending on the original type of cancer.
Answered 6/13/2015
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