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Yes, a positron emission tomography (PET) scan can help detect cancer lesions in the spine, including spinal metastases and bone lesions.
Yes, a PET scan can show cancer lesions in the lower back. PET scans involve injecting a radiotracer into the body, which cancer cells absorb more than healthy cells. This makes the cancerous cells glow on the scan, making them easier to see, including in the lower back.
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Yes sir! A full body nuclear PET scan sees everything! I had lesions in the shoulder, hip, spine and even 4 spots on the liver!
The PET scan lights up like a Xmas tree and the worst part about it is getting that little needle prick to inject the dye. No big deal.
A PET scan is the ultimate noninvasive diagnostic tool! But at $10,000 a pop nobody wants to pay for it. Everyone on Medicare should be able to get a PET scan once a year!
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