Types of PET-CT scans

Whole Body Scan- This scan is used to:
Assist physicians in diagnosing many common cancers, including breast, colorectal, esophageal, head and neck, lung, lymphoma, melanoma, ovarian, pancreatic, thyroid and musculoskeletal tumors
Identify where the cancer is in the body
Determines if the cancer has spread
Evaluate treatment
 
Brain Scan - This scan is used to:
Differentiate recurring brain tumors from healthy tissue for targeted radiation therapy
Before surgery for some seizure disorders
Differentiate Alzheimer’s disease from dementia that is caused by multiple mini-strokes
 
Heart Scan - This scan is used to:
Distinguish healthy heart muscle from non-functioning tissue after a heart attack
Identify whether or not there is adequate blood supply to the heart
Evaluate the extent of heart disease in patients being considered for heart bypass or transplant operations

 

     
 
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