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Let’s Be Clear: Can A DEXA Scan Actually Detect Cancer?

Preparing for a medical test often triggers health anxiety, making it easy to worry about hidden conditions and care needs.
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Here’s what to expect before getting a bone density scan, experts say

If you’re someone who’s at risk for developing osteoporosis, you’re probably well-accustomed to receiving regular bone density tests. Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA or DXA) is a radiologic ...
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FRAX with BMD Can Predict Incident Fractures in Cancer Patients

—Although FRAX does not have specific inputs for cancer and cancer treatments, may be an accurate predictor of fracture risk in patients with cancer, especially when BMD is included. Fractures due to ...
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Are You Due for a Bone Density Test? See the Updated Screening Guidelines

Are you due for a bone density test? The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force announced updated osteoporosis screening guidelines on January 14, 2025. Women 65 years or older, or postmenopausal women ...