Positron Emission Tomography (PET) is a type of nuclear medicine scan.  A small amount of radioactive isotope is injected o help detect early tumors or metastasis.   Computed Tomography (CT) scanning provides detailed images of internal organs.

Combining these two types of imaging techniques accurately displays the location of the tumor/metastasis and aid treatment.

• Diagnosing cancer
• Identifying the site of primary
• Facilitating tumor grading and staging
• Identifying metastasis
• Formulating a treatment plan such as radiation therapy, chemotherapy
• Evaluating patient’s prognosis
• Assessing the effectiveness of treatment
• Monitoring cancer recurrence

PET/CT scan provides information on both the structure and function of cells and tissues in vivo during a single imaging session, providing superior lesion and tumor localization.