Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Is there anything that can detect bone metastases besides a bone density scan?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Other modalities: Conventional x-rays, ct scans, pet scans and bone scans are the ways that we usually detect bone metastasis in cancer work ups. Bone density scans are not used for this purpose, but instead are used to document osteoporosis, and determine treatment to replace lost calcium in bones that can lead to benign fractures.
Answered 5/28/2016
5.4k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
What is the definition or description of: Bone metastases?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I've heard different things. What exactly is bone metastases?
7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
How effective is radiation therapy on bone metastases?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Describe the features of metastases to the bone.?
23 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
What does "slight" mean on the result from my bone scan? Slight increase in prominence in left eighth rib and right iliac osseous metastases.
What does bone metastases cause?
What are the tests for bone metastases?
Is it true not all bone metastases give you pain?
I'm curious. What symptoms go along with bone metastases?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
