Bone Scan Also called bone scintigraphy, is an imaging test used to determine whether breast cancer has traveled to the bones a small quantity of radi
{"Image DocumentName": "Bone ScanAlso called bone scintigraphy, is an imaging test used to determine whether breast cancer has traveled to the bones.", "Image ImageDescription": "a small quantity of radioactive dye is injected into a vein, and a special X-ray is then taken to see if the cancer has gone to bone. Breast cancer has a predilection to go to bone, where it may lie dormant for many years. A baseline scan is obtained for any invasive cancer, to make later scans easier to compare and interpret. during and after treatment, if patient experiences persistent bone and joint pain, or if a blood test suggests the possibility that the breast cancer has traveled to the bones. If something is seen on a bone scan, it may or may not be cancer. Old fractures, inflammation, or infections can make bone scans light up in those areas.", "Image XResolution": "37", "Image YResolution": "37", "Image ResolutionUnit": "Pixels/Centimeter", "Image Software": "SlidePlayer", "Image YCbCrPositioning": "Centered"}