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 ...

Dear Doctors: I just turned 65, and my doctor wants me to have a bone density test. What is it, and how does it work? Dear Reader: A bone mineral density test, or BMD, measures the strength of one’s ...

Blood tests help doctors detect multiple myeloma by measuring changes in blood cells and proteins associated with bone marrow cancer. A complete blood count (CBC) can show low red blood cells or ...

Question: I am 62-year-old woman who has been fairly healthy most of my life. I try to walk daily and eat right. I’ve never had a fracture or bone health issues. But after my annual physical this year ...

Bionano Genomics, Inc. announced a groundbreaking study published in Modern Pathology, which highlights the effectiveness of optical genome mapping (OGM) in detecting bone and soft tissue tumors. This ...

Primary bone lymphoma is a rare subtype of lymphoma that starts in the bone marrow and affects the skeletal system. Chronic pain is the most common symptom. Treatment typically includes chemotherapy ...

Bone cancer is a rare type of cancer that happens when cells in a bone begin to grow out of control. While people may think of bone as solid and unchanging, it constantly dissolves and forms new bone ...