A Radiologist explains the role of PET-CT in molecular imaging. Irving, TX – June 15, 2020 –PET-CT is a nuclear imaging technique that combines positron emission tomography with computed tomography (CT). The technique allows doctors to visualize the metabolic activities of body cells. It uses a radiotracer to find cancer. Molecular imaging provides detailed images
Irving, TX – May 14, 2020 – New technologies have been developed with the potential to identify cancer early and provide detailed information about a tumor’s biological activity. This helps doctors determine and plan an appropriate treatment for the patient. These molecular imaging techniques will show how aggressive a patient’s cancer is by looking at
Uses of PET Imaging in Oncology Irving, TX – April 15, 2020 –PET (positron emission tomography) uses radiotracers, a computer, and a special camera to evaluate tissue and organ functions in the body. It can detect changes at the cellular level and help to detect the onset of cancer. When combined with computed tomography, doctors
Irving, TX – Mar 14, 2020 –Axumin is an imaging technique that helps to detect recurrent cancer early after radiation or surgery. For years, a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test has been the standard testing for recurrent prostate cancer. Standard bone and body scans have not been able to find the location of the disease
A Radiologist explains the various imaging techniques used to detect neuroendocrine tumors. Irving, TX – February 13, 2020 –Imaging tests used in neuroendocrine tumors help to diagnose and assess the condition of the tumors. Neuroendocrine tumors can be hard to image, and doctors may use different imaging techniques than the standard scans used for other
A Radiologist explains the various radiotracers used in PET-CT imaging procedures. Irving, TX – January 17, 2020 – Positron emission tomography (PET) is a radionuclide molecular imaging technique for detecting, measuring, and monitoring biological activities in the body. It uses positron-emitting radiotracers that are targeted to specific antigens, receptors, enzymes, or transporters. PET images are