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Atypical hemangioma on spine mri. why spine mri can't determine cancer? full-body scan recommended but how about whole-body mri to avoid radiation?
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Not performed.: Contrary to what you might have been told, a "whole body MRI" is almost NEVER performed - it's too expensive, & the technology doesn't work to make it easier. A PET or PET/CT scan is a better test for detecting cancer, but unless you have SYMPTOMS indicating cancer, the chance of picking something up is remote. It wastes your time, worry, & money. Hemangiomas are common. TTYD or use HealthTap Prim
Answered 1/26/2017
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