The whole body or PET CT scan is a comprehensive examination that uses Computed Tomography CT to create detailed images of the entire body Read on to learn if its benefits outweigh the risks for cance ...

It is a highly sensitive imaging technique used in oncology, cardiology, neurology and in infectious and inflammatory diseases. The information from the PET scan and from the CT scan is different but ...

University of Alberta researchers have developed a new molecular imaging test that could lead to improved diagnosis of lung ...

FDG-PET imaging is not routinely employed in this type of cancer and its role in endometrial cancer is still being studied and yet to be defined. In a series of 41 whole-body PET studies conducted ...

He says PET scans are essential for lung cancer diagnoses compared to other imaging tests. According to Dr Mutua, a PET scan can detect cancer in lymph nodes and organs that appear normal on a ...