Testing a new whole-body PET scan for suspicious bone spots
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Cancer clinical trials.
This study uses a special whole-body PET/CT scan to help confirm whether a suspicious bone spot or high tumor marker means cancer. It aims to see if this new imaging method can help guide your biopsy and treatment decisions.
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Who can take part
- You have a suspicious spot in your bone, or blood tests show high tumor markers, or your doctor insists on a biopsy.
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You do not have an active infection at the biopsy site.
- You do not have a bleeding disorder that can't be corrected.
- Your random blood sugar is not very high (above 200 mg/dL).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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