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Prostate Scan
A bone scan is an imaging test that shows areas of increased or decreased bone turnover (
Alternative Names
Scintigraphy - bone
How the test is performed
A bone scan involves injecting a radioactive material (radiotracer) into a vein. The substance travels through the bloodstream to the bones and organs. As it wears away, it gives off radiation. This radiation is detected by a camera that slowly scans your body. The camera takes pictures of how much radiotracer collects in the...
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From Our Experts
Educating Patients After a Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
You havejust undergone aprostate biopsy and, in most cases, you have tolerated the procedure very well. There may have been some blood in... Read more »
I recently completed a PET/CT Merge Scan and the results indicate
I recently completed a PET/CT Merge Scan and the results indicated "Abnormal uptake in both lobes of the prostate, greater on the right.... Read more »
Can You Have Prostate Cancer Even if Your PSA is 0?
Dear Dr. Motola, Can you still have bone pain even if your PSA is 0 and you are on Lupron? With a PSA of 0 while being maintained on... Read more »
Preserving Erectile Function During Prostate Cancer Treatment
I will now discuss why in some patients with prostate cancer, the nerves can readily be spared during the removal of the prostate and in... Read more »
Radiation Beam Therapy: Treating Prostate Cancer and Minimizing ED
When using radiation therapy to treat prostate cancer, the goal is to focus the radiation "beam" only on the prostate and to avoid the... Read more »
From Our Sources
Scanner Helps Pinpoint Prostate Tumors
Researchers say a new imaging technique shows promise at helping doctors pinpoint where in the prostate a tumor is located. The technique uses... Read more »
Pelvis MRI scan
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
A pelvis MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan is a imaging test that uses powerful magnets and radio waves to create pictures of the area between... Read more »
Acute Prostatitis
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
If your doctor suspects prostatitis, he or she will examine your prostate by inserting a finger into your rectum. When the prostate is infected, it... Read more »
Prostate cancer
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Cancer - prostate; Biopsy - prostate; Prostate biopsy; Gleason scoreSymptomsThe PSA blood test is often done to screen men for prostate cancer.... Read more »
Prostate Cancer
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Your doctor will start by asking about your symptoms, your medical history and your family history of prostate cancer. Your doctor will want to know... Read more »
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