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I have bilateral sclerosis of si joint. also have irregular blood tests and am getting bone scan per hem/onco. will it pick up further info regarding condition ie extent or cause? scan to rule out cancer bc pain/bloodwork. cancer connection possible?

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Consider: Your description may suggest ankylosing spondylosis which could be confirmed with a blood test, and imaging, but other rheumatological conditions could be considered. Your SI joint issues are not a sign of any cancer.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 12/30/2020

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A member asked:

I have bilateral sclerosis of si joint. also have irregular blood tests and am getting bone scan per hem/onco. will it pick up further info regarding condition ie extent or cause? scan to rule out cancer bc pain/bloodwork. cancer connection possible?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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