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A member asked:

I have just had my pet-ct results today that show my lymph node in my groin is 'active' also a spot on my spine that is also 'active' is it cancer?

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Best way to be sure-: -is to have the a biopsy of the node done as it is easy to get at. If it is negative,then a spine surgeon should be consulted.

Answered 12/4/2015

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