A randomized phase II study of cediranib (CED) alone versus CED plus dasatinib (DAS) in patients (pts) with castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC). Phase II trial of intravenous carboplatin (C), ...

A biopsy is the only test that can confirm a cancer diagnosis. However, before doctors conduct a biopsy, they may take a person’s medical history, perform a physical exam, and order various imaging ...

A bone density scan is a painless imaging test that measures the density and, sometimes, quality of your bones. Bone density and quality affect how strong or thick your bones are. Bone density scans ...

The DEXA scan procedure may look simple to you, but it is actually very complex. A correctly positioned and analyzed scan is crucial, because it provides the most accurate, most reliable ...

X-rays are an important first step in diagnosing bone cancer. On an X-ray, bone cancers can make a person’s bones have a ragged, less solid appearance. Bones may also look as though holes formed ...

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 ...

This article is the fourth of a series of articles, which focus on understanding the terminology in diagnostic reports and the limitations and advantages of certain diagnostic tests. The first three ...