Radiation therapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses high doses of radiation to shrink tumors and kill cancer cells in the body. Radiation at high doses damages the DNA of cancer cells to stop them from dividing.  When at low doses, it is used in x-rays to see inside the body as with

Doctors often use a computed tomography (CT) scan to detect cancer. A CT scan also helps doctors to get more information about the disease after detection. Knowing the cancer’s stage helps both the patient and the doctor to choose the appropriate treatment options. The physician will be able to predict the chances of recovery of

On June 1, 2018, An American Society of Clinical Oncology yearly meeting in Chicago helped extend survival percentages in patients with esophageal cancer by maximizing Position Emission Tomography (PET) as reported by the news release from Colorado University. The trial researchers dubbed “CALGB 80303, ‘’ discovered that imaging provides and selects esophageal cancer patients who

Pet scans are used to discover the existence of dementia-inducing Amyloid plaque in the brain for regular clinical use. Based on research published in JAMA Neurology, researchers found out that negative and positive outcomes determined the diagnosis of patients with or without dementia. Researchers enrolled subjects from patients with cognitive impairments to those without dementia.

Amyvid (Florbetapir F 18 injection) is a radioactive agent for PET imaging of the brain in adults to estimate the brain amyloid plaque content in patients who have cognitive decline. The medicine was approved for use by the FDA. Cognitive decline is a situation where a patient has difficulty thinking clearly and rationally and making

Although it’s essential for cancer to be detected early for effective treatment, some cancers are difficult to detect. Imaging techniques are methods of generating pictures of the body and have become an essential element of early detection of many cancers. Imaging also helps in determining the stage and precise cancer locations to help in directing

Radical prostatectomy and radiotherapy are preferred treatment options for localized prostate cancer patients. When the level of the prostate-specific antigen rises after radical prostatectomy, that is an indication of recurrence of prostate cancer, and the patients can still be cured with salvage radiotherapy. Chances for a cure can be maximized by surrounding the extent of

A Computer Tomography scan can assist doctors in detecting cancer. It can also help in identifying the shape and size of the tumor. Most CT scans are usually carried out as an outpatient procedure which is painless and takes about 10 to 30 minutes. CT scans show a cross-section of the body including the organs,

A Stanford University School of Medicine team has developed a PET imaging agent that can predict the response of a tumor to a lung cancer drug with over 80% accuracy. The drug will give more confidence to patients and help oncologists manage their patients better. A patient who responds well to the medication will undergo

PET/CT scanning is continuously growing, but it still requires more understanding by patients to follow the instructions correctly. Before the examination, an explanation of the procedures, side effects, duration of treatment and other instructions need to be communicated to the patient. High anxiety can affect the experience of the patient and interfere with the workflow