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Is It Necessary To Go For Hip Scan Inspite Of Having Difficulty Breathing?
my mother has suffered from emphysema for many years. she has been diagnosed with skin cancer on her back recently. she has been suffering from severe breathing problems lately and they have seen a spot on her lung. she has to go for a scan of her hip. what would be the reason for the hip scan?
Thu, 10 Dec 2015
Hi. I can understand your concern.
It depends on what cancer akin she has, they might be looking for bone metastasis or spread through hip scan.
Don't worry, she will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
It depends on what cancer akin she has, they might be looking for bone metastasis or spread through hip scan.
Don't worry, she will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
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