Understanding Your Diagnosis
X-rays use invisible electromagnetic energy beams to make images of internal tissues, bones, and organs. Standard X-rays are done for many reasons, including diagnosing tumors or bone injuries. ...more
This procedure may be used to diagnose back or neck pain, fractures or broken bones, arthritis, degeneration of the disks, tumors, or other problems. ...more
 Bone Scan in Understanding Your Diagnosis
A bone scan is an imaging test used to look at the skeleton. It is done to find areas of physical and chemical changes in bone. A bone scan may also be used to see if treatment of certain conditions is working. ...more
Computed tomography is an imaging test that uses X-rays and a computer to make detailed images of the body. A CT scan shows details of the bones, muscles, fat, and organs. ...more
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses a large magnet, radiofrequencies, and a computer to make detailed pictures of organs and structures within the body. It is used to diagnose health problems. ...more
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses a large magnet, radiofrequencies, and a computer to make detailed images of organs and structures within the body, in this case, the brain and spine. MRI is used to help diagnose a health problem. ...more
 Bone Biopsy in Understanding Your Diagnosis
A bone biopsy is a procedure done to remove tissue or cells from the body to be looked at under a microscope. ...more
The stage of a cancer is how much and how far the cancer has spread in your body. Read on to learn about the stages of primary bone cancer. ...more
Computed tomography is an imaging test that uses X-rays and a computer to make detailed images of the body. A CT scan shows details of the bones, muscles, fat, and organs. CT scans are more detailed than standard X-rays. ...more
Primary bone cancer symptoms usually develop slowly over time. Read on for some common symptoms. ...more
X-rays use invisible electromagnetic energy beams to make images of internal tissues, bones, and organs. Standard X-rays are done for many reasons, including diagnosing tumors or bone injuries. ...more
This procedure may be used to diagnose back or neck pain, fractures or broken bones, arthritis, degeneration of the disks, tumors, or other problems. ...more
 Bone Scan in Understanding Your Diagnosis
A bone scan is an imaging test used to look at the skeleton. It is done to find areas of physical and chemical changes in bone. A bone scan may also be used to see if treatment of certain conditions is working. ...more
Computed tomography is an imaging test that uses X-rays and a computer to make detailed images of the body. A CT scan shows details of the bones, muscles, fat, and organs. ...more
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses a large magnet, radiofrequencies, and a computer to make detailed pictures of organs and structures within the body. It is used to diagnose health problems. ...more
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses a large magnet, radiofrequencies, and a computer to make detailed images of organs and structures within the body, in this case, the brain and spine. MRI is used to help diagnose a health problem. ...more
 Bone Biopsy in Understanding Your Diagnosis
A bone biopsy is a procedure done to remove tissue or cells from the body to be looked at under a microscope. ...more
The stage of a cancer is how much and how far the cancer has spread in your body. Read on to learn about the stages of primary bone cancer. ...more
Computed tomography is an imaging test that uses X-rays and a computer to make detailed images of the body. A CT scan shows details of the bones, muscles, fat, and organs. CT scans are more detailed than standard X-rays. ...more
Primary bone cancer symptoms usually develop slowly over time. Read on for some common symptoms. ...more
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