Role of PET CT Scan for Tumors
A PET scan is an imaging test that lets the doctor see the working of the tissues and organs inside the body.
Uses of PET CT Scan
PET CT scans are helpful to detect conditions that you might be suffering from. The PET CT scan is helpful for:
● Diagnosis of varying cancer types
● Brain disorders
● To determine the spread of different types of cancer
● Ensuring proper brain functioning
● Examining the flow of blood
● Depending heart problems
● Evaluating the response to Therapy
● Helps the doctor know the presence of cancerous cells and their location
PET Scan is different from a CT scan in the fact that it can detect live cancerous tissue. The injection containing a radioactive substance is given to the patient. When the cancer cells take up this radioactive substance, the PET machine detects the gamma rays produced by the same. With the help of these gamma rays, pictures are generated that help the doctor to visualize the internal organs of your body.
Reason to undergo a PET scan
Patients who want to get their oxygen intake, blood flow, and metabolism of tissues & organs checked usually for PET Scan. PET CT scans can detect issues with your organs at the cellular level.
What conditions can these scans detect?
● It is easy to detect cancer in PET CT Scans as they come up as bright spots on the scans due to their high chemical activity.
● Any new cancer or tumor in the body can be detected with these scans.
● PET CT scans can minutely find out the recurrence of cancer in any area of the concerned organ or tissue.
● Not only this, these scans can reveal the blood flow of your heart and the doctor will easily know there is decreased blood flow.
● These scans also have a role in the treatment of varying types of brain disorders.
● PET scans reveal the areas of the brain utilizing the highest level of glucose and help doctors in knowing if something is wrong with the functioning of the brain.
Sohana Hospital is a top healthcare service provider in India with state-of-the-art facilities. We have always understood the expectations of the patients from the treatment. No doubt, we use the latest machines for precise diagnosis and accurate treatment planning.
Visit Sohana Hospital today and get yourself checked if you are experiencing any symptoms that are bothering you and cannot be ignored.