PET CT Scan

Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography Scan

A PET/CT scan combines two powerful imaging techniques into a single exam. The PET (Positron Emission Tomography) portion shows how your body’s cells and tissues are functioning by detecting small amounts of a safe, radioactive tracer. The CT (Computed Tomography) portion provides precise anatomical detail, helping doctors pinpoint exactly where abnormal activity is occurring. When combined, PET/CT gives a more complete picture of health than either test alone.

Why PET/CT? 

The true value of PET/CT is in the answers it provides. For patients with cancer, it helps determine whether a tumor is present, if treatment is working, or if the disease has returned information that directly guides your care plan. In heart and brain conditions, it can reveal problems that might not be visible on other imaging, giving doctors the insight they need to make faster, more accurate decisions. 

Benefits of This Technology

• Clear and Detailed Images: Our high-resolution digital scanner provides exceptional image quality with a resolution of 2.9mm, helping to detect even the smallest abnormalities.
• Safer Scans: Enjoy peace of mind with lower radiation exposure thanks to the advanced camera technology.
• Quick and Efficient: Our scans are fast, typically taking just 10 minutes, so you can get back to your day sooner.
• Comfortable Experience: The illuminated bore design helps reduce feelings of claustrophobia, making your scan as comfortable as possible.

PET Scans We Offer

• Oncology PET-CT scans: Accounts for 95% of PET-CT exams. Aids to diagnose, stage, restage, and monitor treatment response to various types of cancer, including lung, breast, and colorectal.
• Specialty PET-CT scans: Assist in better diagnosis and treatment planning for specific conditions.
• Dotatate (Neuroendocrine Tumor Scan): Helps with accurate diagnosis and treatment planning for patients with neuroendocrine tumors.
• PSMA (Prostate Scan): Provides precise location of prostate cancer cells, therefore improving treatment strategies.
• Amyvid (Brain Scan): Used for imaging of amyloid plaques in the brain, which are associated with Alzheimer’s disease and other cognitive disorders. Benefits can be early diagnosis and specific treatment planning.
• Cerianna (Breast Scan): Determines if patients with estrogen receptor positive (ER+) breast cancer are eligible for beginning endocrine therapy and monitors treatment response.