What is a PET scan?
PET, which stands for Positron Emission Tomography, is a diagnostic imaging exam that involves the acquisition of images from a specialized scanner that detects radiation. Images are captured after injecting radioactive sugar intravenously. Many tumors will preferentially take up the radioactive sugar and will show up as “hot spots”, or areas of uptake, on the PET images.
How can it help me?
A PET scan is an advanced imaging procedure which can be used to determine the extent and location of many types of cancer. PET scans can often detect cancer that may not be seen on CT. Your physician may use the information from a PET scan to determine the appropriate type of treatment, to assess the effectiveness of treatment and to follow up after treatment is completed. |
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| Oncology involves the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. |
| A PET scan can be used to help determine the severity and location of many kinds of cancer. If you or someone you care about has cancer, please click here to learn more about how a PET scan can help.
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Cardiology involves
the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the heart and blood vessels. |
A PET scan can be used to help measure the blood flow of your heart. This is important if you are at risk for, or have recently suffered, a heart attack.
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Neurology involves
the diagnosis and treatment of nervous system disorders. |
A PET scan can be used to help measure the activity in your brain. Since our brains have so much activity, a PET scan is helpful in determining chemical changes that could prevent damage caused by Alzheimers disease.
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