A bone scan uses nuclear medicine to track cancerCancer is a group of diseases where cells grow abnormally an... Full Definition in the body. It uses a radioactive substance, or tracker, that is absorbed by cancer cells inside bones.
Who is this test best for?
Men with prostate cancer that may have spread to the bone.
What to Expect
During the bone scan, a small amount of radioactive material is injected into the bloodstream. The material collects in bones and can be detected with the scanner. The images will detect signs of cancer that has spread from the prostate to the bones.
Who orders or performs the test?
What are common side effects?
None