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Carolyns · 08-06-2007, 10:45 AM

Hi Grace,

I had annual bone density testing done and mets did not show up. Over the years I assumed that the density test would show mets. I found out it does not.

The bone mets I have were found via bone scan / CT / PET. I asked why they had not been found in the bone density testing and was told that bone density testing only measures density. Still not sure why and I haven't googled it.

I am sure that someone will chime in soon with the scientific answer.

Carolyn

08-06-2007, 10:45 AM	#5
Carolyns Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: South Florida Posts: 477	Hi Grace, I had annual bone density testing done and mets did not show up. Over the years I assumed that the density test would show mets. I found out it does not. The bone mets I have were found via bone scan / CT / PET. I asked why they had not been found in the bone density testing and was told that bone density testing only measures density. Still not sure why and I haven't googled it. I am sure that someone will chime in soon with the scientific answer. Carolyn