Does a PET scan and bone scan order mean I have stage 4 cancer?

These scans help doctors get a complete picture of what's happening in the body, and they're ordered for various reasons - not just to check for advanced cancer stages. While waiting for answers can feel overwhelming, these imaging tests are valuable tools that give your medical team the detailed information they need to create the best treatment plan for your specific situation.

My Dr ordered my dexa test. It showed I have osteopenia in my hips. Could be the drug or my age or a combo of both. No cancer.

Thanks the wait is so terrifying😔

I had a PET scan after double mastectomy and right before chemo. Showed that all cancer was removed. I got a dexa scan after chemo and radiation were finished to get a baseline. I think both tests ate pretty standard with all diagnoses.

Bone scans to look for mets are NOT the same as a DEXA scan for osteoporosis/penia