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What is the best imaging test to rule out lumbar spine metastasis for breast cancer ?

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Bone scan or PET: A bone scan would be a good method to look for spinal mets from breast cancer. A pet scan would be another option, which would show areas of uptake even in non-bone tissue. Good luck.

Dr Rhoads and 6 doctors agreed

Answered 5/25/2017

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Dr. Travis Kidner answered

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Bone scan: A bone scan and a whole body pet scan.

Dr Weston and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 4/12/2013

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