{"id":1894,"date":"2025-08-13T11:05:20","date_gmt":"2025-08-13T18:05:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/website.test.salemradiology.com\/?page_id=1894"},"modified":"2025-10-03T08:54:42","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T15:54:42","slug":"pet-ct-scan","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.salemradiology.com\/?page_id=1894","title":{"rendered":"PET CT Scan"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1894\" class=\"elementor elementor-1894\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b7f8531 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b7f8531\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10a2f92 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"10a2f92\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f74fbaa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f74fbaa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 style=\"font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;\">Positron Emission Tomography\/Computed Tomography Scan<\/h2><div>A PET\/CT scan combines two powerful imaging techniques into a single exam. The <strong data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"414\">PET (Positron Emission Tomography)<\/strong> portion shows how your body\u2019s cells and tissues are functioning by detecting small amounts of a safe, radioactive tracer. The <strong data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"569\">CT (Computed Tomography)<\/strong> 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.<\/div><h2 style=\"font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;\">Why PET\/CT?\u00a0<\/h2><div>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.\u00a0<\/div><h2 style=\"font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;\">Benefits of This Technology<\/h2><p><strong>\u00b7 Clear and Detailed Images:<\/strong> Our high-resolution digital scanner provides exceptional image quality with a resolution of 2.9mm, helping to detect even the smallest abnormalities.<\/p><p><strong>\u00b7 Safer Scans:<\/strong> Enjoy peace of mind with lower radiation exposure thanks to the advanced camera technology.<\/p><p><strong>\u00b7 Quick and Efficient:<\/strong> Our scans are fast, typically taking just 10 minutes, so you can get back to your day sooner.<\/p><p><strong>\u00b7 Comfortable Experience:<\/strong> The illuminated bore design helps reduce feelings of claustrophobia, making your scan as comfortable as possible.<\/p><h2 style=\"font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;\">PET Scans We Offer<\/h2><p><strong>Oncology PET-CT scans:<\/strong> 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.<\/p><p><strong>\u00b7 Specialty PET-CT scans:<\/strong> Assist in better diagnosis and treatment planning for specific conditions.<\/p><p><strong>\u00b7 Dotatate (Neuroendocrine Tumor Scan):<\/strong> Helps with accurate diagnosis and treatment planning for patients with neuroendocrine tumors.<\/p><p><strong>\u00b7 PSMA (Prostate Scan):<\/strong> Provides precise location of prostate cancer cells, therefore improving treatment strategies.<\/p><p><strong>\u00b7 Amyvid (Brain Scan):<\/strong> Used for imaging of amyloid plaques in the brain, which are associated with Alzheimer\u2019s disease and other cognitive disorders. 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