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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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Dr. Phil Chen answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

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.

Dr Ho agreed

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. Carlo Contreras answered

Specializes in Surgical Oncology

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.

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Answered 6/13/2015

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