|
Hi,
You are correct that Bone Scans are for bone density. I had regular bone scans that did not pick up bone mets. So the purpose of bone scans is to look for osteoporosis. If you want a scan to check for bone mets then you would need to get a bone scan ordered.
Once, mets were discovered I was surprised to learn that bone density testing would not have picked them up. I had always assumed that it would.
As far as the reason for having bone density testing, I did that because I was prematurely in menopause and had used chemo that could effect bone density.
I am sure others will have more information.
Carolyns
|