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If the CT was recommended by a doctor, you should probably have it. if it is simply because you want to know whether it is completely gone, talk to your doctor, who can then recommend the scan as above.
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How do you do pep scan?
A PET scan is a scan of the brain to see what's going on inside. It is used for cancer patients to find out exactly where the tumor is and make surgery easier.
You are having a cat scan of your abdomen and pelvis because of swollen and hurting lymph nodes is my doctor concerned about cancer?
Probably not since cancer filled lymph nodes are painless. Your doctor is doing a CT scan probably to find an infection.
Why it is not advisable to have several x-rays and CT scan exposure in a relatively short period?
because RADIATION can come from X-rays & CT scan, which can cause cancer, & mutations in the later generation
What is hypermetabolic activity ranging up to 6.46 on PET Scan?
Hypermetabolic activity ranging up to 6.46 on a PET scan can mean one or two things. It can either mean you have cancer or an infection.
What medications should not be taken after a Contrast CT Scan?
There are no generally contraindicated medications after a contrast enhanced Ct Scan.
Who should not have a liver scan?
Women who are pregnant or breast feeding should not have this test.
What is a ped scan?
Do you mean PET scan? That is a scan for cancer metastases, I believe.
Can a hard lump on skull be cancer?
Yes! I have mets to the bone from Breast Cancer. After a hard lump appeared on my forehead seemingly over night, I had a bone scan which was positive. See your doctor immediately! Cancer survivors can live with bone cancer for many years after diagnosis and treatment. Food Luck.
What are the reasons for a bone scan?
If you are getting a bone scan there could be a few reasons. they could be looking for osteoarthritis, arthritis, fracture, bone cancer , or metastatic cancer.
What advantage does the MRI scan have over the Pet scan for the subject?
A PET scan shows what level / stage (if any) the cancer is at. An MRI scan doesn't do this, the reader, looks for abnormalities on the scan which shows up everything in the body.
Breast PET scan?
DefinitionA breast positron emission tomography (PET) scan is an imaging test that uses a radioactive substance (called a tracer) to look for breast cancer. This tracer can help identify areas of cancer that an MRI or CT scan may miss.See also: PET scanAlternative NamesBreast positron emission tomography; PET - breast; PET - tumor imaging - breastHow the test is performedA PET scan requires a small amount of radioactive material (tracer). This tracer is given through a vein (IV), usually on the inside of your elbow. It travels through your blood and collects in organs and tissues. The tracer helps the radiologist see certain areas or diseases more clearly.You will need to wait nearby as the tracer is absorbed by your body. This usually takes about 1 hour.Then, you will lie on a narrow table, which slides into a large tunnel-shaped scanner. The PET scanner detects signals from the tracer. A computer changes the results into 3-D pictures. The images are displayed on a monitor for your doctor to read.You must lie still during test. Too much movement can blur images and cause errors.How long the test takes depends on what part of the body is being scanned.The test takes about 90 minutes.How to prepare for the testYou may be asked not to eat anything for 4 - 6 hours before the scan. You will be able to drink water.Tell your health care provider if:You are afraid of close spaces (have claustrophobia). You may be given a medicine to help you feel sleepy and less anxious.You are pregnant or think you might be pregnant.You have any allergies to injected dye (contrast).You have take insulin for diabetes. You will need special preparation.Always tell your health care provider about the medicines you are taking, including those bought without a prescription. Sometimes, medications may interfere with the test results.How the test will feelYou may feel a sharp sting when the needle containing the tracer is placed into your vein.A PET scan causes no pain. The table may be hard or cold, but you can request a blanket or pillow.An intercom in the room allows you to speak to someone at any time.There is no recovery time, unless you were given a medicine to relax.Why the test is performedA PET scan is most often used when other tests, such as MRI scan or CT scan, do not provide enough information.A breast PET scan is used only after a woman has been diagnosed with breast cancer. It is done to see if the cancer has spread to other parts of the body such as lymph nodes, liver, lung or bones.If you have breast cancer, your doctor may order this scan:Soon after your diagnosis to see if the cancer has spreadAfter treatment if there is concern that the cancer has come backDuring treatment to see if the cancer is responding to treatmentA PET scan is not used to screen for, or diagnose, breast cancer.Normal ValuesA normal result means there are no areas outside the breast in which the radiotracer has abnormally collected. This result most likely means the breast cancer has not spread to other parts of the body.Very small areas of breast cancer may not show up on a PET scan.What abnormal results meanAbnormal results may mean that breast cancer that has spread.What the risks areThe amount of radiation used in a PET scan is low. It is about the same amount of radiation as in most CT scans. Also, the radiation doesn't last for very long in your body.Women who are pregnant or are breastfeeding should let their doctor know before having this test. Infants and babies developing in the womb are more sensitive to the effects of radiation because their organs are still growing.It is possible, although very unlikely, to have an allergic reaction to the radioactive substance. Some people have pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site.Special considerationsIt is possible to have false results on a PET scan. Blood sugar or insulin levels may affect the test results in people with diabetes.Most PET scans are now performed along with a CT scan. This combination scan is called a PET/CT.ReferencesPodoloff DA, Ball DW, Ben-Josef E, et al. NCCN task force: clinical utility of PET in a variety of tumor types. J Natl Compr Canc Netw. 2009 Jun 7. Suppl 2:S1-26. Review.Hackney D. Radiologic imaging procedures. In: Goldman L, Ausiello D, eds. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap 419.Reviewed ByReview Date: 06/27/2010Debra G. Wechter, MD, FACS, General Surgery practice specializing in breast cancer, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
How do you do pep scan?
A PET scan is a scan of the brain to see what's going on inside. It is used for cancer patients to find out exactly where the tumor is and make surgery easier.
Can you see Ovarian cancer on a xray?
No, you will need a CT (CAT Scan)
What is IBC?
IBCIBC is the acronym for Inflammatory Breast Cancer. IBC is recognized as an advanced form of breast cancer that is usually not detected by mammograms or ultrasounds. Common IBC Symptoms:a swollen breasta painful breastincessant itchy breasta rash on one breasta bug bite that won't go awaynipple changesa hardened area in the breast similar to a pencil lead, not a lumpThese symptoms may appear overnight without warning. If they do not go away with creams, ointments or antibiotics, demand that your doctor rule out IBC.Mammograms usually don't pick up IBC because so often there is no lump.Doctors misdiagnose Inflammatory Breast Cancer as a breast infection or mastitis. The only real way to rule out IBC is with a biopsy or PET scan.
Can you eat while drinking Barium Sulfate?
You shouldn't be taking a Barium sulfate suspension unless you're about to have a medical scan. It you're taking this regularly, you need to speak to your doctor. If you are only taking it once (like is normally done before a scan), and you are concerned, you can save up breast milk to use the day after, and then should be able to breast feed again after it has cleared your system without concern. In either case, you should talk to your doctor.
Is it possible to have a pet scan done and still have lung cancer?
no forkn eyedeea
You are having a cat scan of your abdomen and pelvis because of swollen and hurting lymph nodes is my doctor concerned about cancer?
Probably not since cancer filled lymph nodes are painless. Your doctor is doing a CT scan probably to find an infection.
