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PET-CT
A foundational hybrid imaging system integrating Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and Computed Tomography (CT) to provide detailed correlations of anatomy and metabolic hyperactivity.
The Cornerstone of Cancer Staging
PET-CT combines two distinct scans into a single procedure. The PET scan uses a radioactive glucose tracer to highlight areas of the body with unusually high cellular metabolism—a hallmark of cancer. The CT scan provides the structural blueprint of the body.
This combination is the undisputed workhorse for staging cancers, determining if a malignancy has metastasized, and evaluating whether a tumor is effectively responding to ongoing chemotherapy or radiation.
Advantages
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Highly Sensitive to Malignancy
Detects the metabolic abnormalities of cancer cells long before structural changes become visible on a CT.
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Accurate Cancer Staging
Essential for pinpointing metastases throughout the body to guide global treatment plans.
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Treatment Monitoring
Can quickly determine if chemotherapy is working by showing drops in metabolic activity.
Considerations
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Double Radiation Exposure
Patients absorb radiation from both the injected tracer and the X-rays of the CT scan.
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Blood Sugar Dependent
Diabetic patients require careful management, as high blood sugar can ruin the glucose tracer's efficacy.
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False Positives from Inflammation
Infections and normal physical exertion can also absorb the tracer, sometimes mimicking cancer.
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