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What Tests Are Needed To Find Out Black Spots In Spine?
My mother in law (68) has been experieincing severe back pain. Was admitted to the hospital today and they advise she has black spots on her spine from an xray and they need more tests. I am not sure what they will be testing for. Any guidance is appreciated
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hello,
i think that she may be having an advanced stage of cancer that has spread to the spine which look like black spots
i think that she may be having an advanced stage of cancer that has spread to the spine which look like black spots
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