The Role of PET CT Scan in Cancer Detection

 It's so true about cancer that it takes years and years for treatment. Cancer management takes a lot of time. Cancer management is inclusive of various steps i.e surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy, etc. Proper management of cancer requires an accurate diagnosis and evaluation of tumor spread inside the body. With the help of sophisticated imaging techniques like PET CT for cancer, the original tumor, metastatic disease as well as the spread of the disease.

To relieve the stress of the PET CT Scan, we will discuss the PET CT Scan for cancer detection in this blog.

Benefits of PET CT Scan in cancer detection

As per research, it’s proved that PET CT scan for cancer is superior to conventional imaging and diagnostic techniques for various types of cancers. PET CT Scan makes it possible to see the damaged cell and cancerous cells where the radiotracer mixture is being taken up.  By combining the information about the anatomy and metabolic function of the body, a PET/CT scan provides a more detailed picture of cancerous tissues.

1.      To help the oncology expert in developing the optimal cancer treatment plan.

2.      It helps in getting information on how well a treatment is working.

3.      It helps in planning future radiation therapy.

4.      It helps in determining the right place for performing a biopsy if required.

5.      It helps in checking the recurrence of cancer/ new cancer growth after treatment ends.

6.      Cancer cells show up as bright spots on PET scans because of a higher metabolic rate than normal cells.

7.    It helps in revealing the spread of cancer.

8.    It helps in getting detailed information on the location, size and shape of lesions.

Types of Cancer can be detected with PET CT Scan

PET CT Scan is a scanning technique that is effective in detecting the following types of cancers.

·                     Lung cancer

·                     Lymphoma

·                     Colorectal cancer

·                     Pancreatic cancer

·                     Prostate Cancer

·                     Skin Cancer

·                     Melanoma

·                     Head and neck cancer

·                     Breast cancer

 

Procedure for PET CT Scan for Cancer Detection

Step-by-step procedure of PET CT Scan for Cancer Detection

1.      Before the scan, the patient will get tracers through a vein in the arm. The patient's body takes time to absorb the tracers, so the patient needs to wait about an hour before the beginning of the scan.

2.      It will take 30-45mins. For the scanning procedure. During the procedure, patients lie on a narrow table attached to a PET CT machine like a giant letter “O.” The table glides slowly into the machine to conduct the scan.

3.      The technician guides the patient to remain still for clear images.

4.      After all the necessary images have been recorded, the patient slide out of the machine, and the test get completed.

Conclusion: -

 Ganesh Diagnostic is the trusted diagnostic and imaging lab that offers pet ct scan for cancer and pet viability scan cardiac in Delhi. We have an advanced PET CT Scan technique for patient-friendly scans in less time which shows our commitment to providing the highest quality standard services. For scheduling your appointment to get a pet ct scan for cancer done in a cost-effective manner, feel free to contact us.