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A positron emission tomography (PET) scan is an imaging test that can help reveal the metabolic or biochemical function of your tissues and organs. The PET scan uses a radioactive drug called a tracer to show both typical and atypical metabolic activity.
18 Φεβ 2024 · Trying to interpret recent PET scan results after 3 months chemo. Specifically, what is the meaning of "The pancreatic head mass remains moderately FDG avid with SUV max 7.2 compared to 6.9 previously. There is no significant change in uptake compared to prior"?
The PET scan sees some, not all though, of the cancerous sites. Discuss with your medical team - an oncologist, radiologist and urologist, but there are options. It is possible for the urologist to remove the prostate, and those lymph nodes identified in the PET scan, your urologist can discuss that with you.
Mayo Clinic developed a technology to pinpoint prostate cancers that recur after treatment. Called Choline C-11 PET scan, this test is available at Mayo Clinic to men with recurrent or difficult-to-treat prostate cancer.
13 Απρ 2024 · Lung nodules: 1.1 x 0.8 cm nodule in the superior segment of the left lower lobe is the recent CT and demonstrates mild metabolic activity with a max SUV of 2.1. Adrenals: Low-density nodular thickening of the left adrenal gland most in keeping with an adenoma.
15 Σεπ 2024 · Test results are very accurate, but a combined PET/CT tends to be more accurate than the results of either test on its own. You can get results within 24 hours, but it depends on where you have...
27 Απρ 2015 · What is a PET scan? A PET scan uses a radiotracer to measure things like blood flow, oxygen use and sugar metabolism. A PET scan shows how your tissues and organs are functioning. It also can let you and your doctors know if cancer treatment is working. Follow your PET scan prep for best results