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PET Scan

A positron emission tomography or a PET scan is an imaging test that helps reveal how the tissues and organs are functioning. A PET scan test uses a radioactive drug called tracer to show this activity. The tracer is generally injected, swallowed or inhaled, depending on the site of organ or tissue being examined. The tracer collects in areas of the body that have higher levels of chemical activity, and that often corresponds to the area of diseases. On a PET scan, these areas show up as bright spots.

A PET scan is useful in revealing or evaluating several conditions such as cancers, heart ailments, and neurological disorders. Often, PET images are combined with CT or MRI scans to generate a special diagnosis.

 

 

 


 


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How PET Scans helps in detecting Cancer?

During PET Scans, cancer cells show up as bright spots because they have a higher metabolic rate than normal cells. PET scans help useful in:

  • Detecting cancer cells
  • Analyzing the spread of cancer
  • Analyzing the progress of a cancer treatment
  • Determine any cancer recurrence

What type of Cancer PET Scans helps in detecting?

PET scans must be analyzed and interpreted with expert help as more often noncancerous conditions can look like cancer, and some cancers do not appear on PET scans. Many types of solid tumors that do appear during PET scans are:

Brain               Cervical                      Head and neck             Lung              

Colorectal       Esophageal                Melanoma                    Pancreatic     

Thyroid          Prostate                     Lymphoma


FAQ's

Should I eat before the PET scan?

 No, the PET scan works directly from the amount of glucose or sugar in the body, and as we eat the levels of sugar increase in the blood and will interfere with the scan result.

How long does a PET scan last?

 The initial part of the PET scan involves the injection of a radioactive isotope after which the patient has to wait for an hour before the scan will be done.

Why there is a gap between injection and scan?

One of the key points for PET scans is that the patient needs to rest before the scan in order to allow for the body to be as normal as possible in relation to muscle activity.

How is a PET scan different from a CT or MRI scan?

 A PET scan reveals energy changes at a cellular level which allows detection of smallest cancers and differentiates between benign and malignant tumors whereas a CT or MRI detects structural organ or tissue changes that occur later with the more progressed disease.


Range Of Treatment Cost

500 - 900 USD

How PET Scans helps in detecting Cancer?

During PET Scans, cancer cells show up as bright spots because they have a higher metabolic rate than normal cells. PET scans help useful in:

  • Detecting cancer cells
  • Analyzing the spread of cancer
  • Analyzing the progress of a cancer treatment
  • Determine any cancer recurrence

What type of Cancer PET Scans helps in detecting?

PET scans must be analyzed and interpreted with expert help as more often noncancerous conditions can look like cancer, and some cancers do not appear on PET scans. Many types of solid tumors that do appear during PET scans are:

Brain               Cervical                      Head and neck             Lung              

Colorectal       Esophageal                Melanoma                    Pancreatic     

Thyroid          Prostate                     Lymphoma

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I eat before the PET scan?

 No, the PET scan works directly from the amount of glucose or sugar in the body, and as we eat the levels of sugar increase in the blood and will interfere with the scan result.

How long does a PET scan last?

 The initial part of the PET scan involves the injection of a radioactive isotope after which the patient has to wait for an hour before the scan will be done.

Why there is a gap between injection and scan?

One of the key points for PET scans is that the patient needs to rest before the scan in order to allow for the body to be as normal as possible in relation to muscle activity.

How is a PET scan different from a CT or MRI scan?

 A PET scan reveals energy changes at a cellular level which allows detection of smallest cancers and differentiates between benign and malignant tumors whereas a CT or MRI detects structural organ or tissue changes that occur later with the more progressed disease.

Range of Treatment Cost

500 - 900 USD

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Capitol Hospital

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PET Scan

A positron emission tomography or a PET scan is an imaging test that helps reveal how the tissues and organs are functioning. A PET scan test uses a radioactive drug called tracer to show this activity. The tracer is generally injected, swallowed or inhaled, depending on the site of organ or tissue being examined. The tracer collects in areas of the body that have higher levels of chemical activity, and that often corresponds to the area of diseases. On a PET scan, these areas show up as bright spots.

A PET scan is useful in revealing or evaluating several conditions such as cancers, heart ailments, and neurological disorders. Often, PET images are combined with CT or MRI scans to generate a special diagnosis.

 

 

How PET Scans helps in detecting Cancer?

During PET Scans, cancer cells show up as bright spots because they have a higher metabolic rate than normal cells. PET scans help useful in:

  • Detecting cancer cells
  • Analyzing the spread of cancer
  • Analyzing the progress of a cancer treatment
  • Determine any cancer recurrence

What type of Cancer PET Scans helps in detecting?

PET scans must be analyzed and interpreted with expert help as more often noncancerous conditions can look like cancer, and some cancers do not appear on PET scans. Many types of solid tumors that do appear during PET scans are:

Brain               Cervical                      Head and neck             Lung              

Colorectal       Esophageal                Melanoma                    Pancreatic     

Thyroid          Prostate                     Lymphoma

Should I eat before the PET scan?

 No, the PET scan works directly from the amount of glucose or sugar in the body, and as we eat the levels of sugar increase in the blood and will interfere with the scan result.

How long does a PET scan last?

 The initial part of the PET scan involves the injection of a radioactive isotope after which the patient has to wait for an hour before the scan will be done.

Why there is a gap between injection and scan?

One of the key points for PET scans is that the patient needs to rest before the scan in order to allow for the body to be as normal as possible in relation to muscle activity.

How is a PET scan different from a CT or MRI scan?

 A PET scan reveals energy changes at a cellular level which allows detection of smallest cancers and differentiates between benign and malignant tumors whereas a CT or MRI detects structural organ or tissue changes that occur later with the more progressed disease.

500 - 900 USD

Top Hospitals

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PET Scan
Columbia Asia Hospital, Whitefield

Columbia Asia is an international healthcare group operating a chain of modern hospitals across Asia. Columbia Asia Hospitals Pvt. Ltd.is one of the first healthcare companies to enter India through 100% foreign direct investment (FDI) route. The Columbia Asia Grou.....

Rating :

PET Scan
BABY JOY

Baby Joy is a state of the art IVF Centre & Surrogacy Centre with the primary mission to provide Highly ADVANCED yet AFFORDABLE Fertility Treatment. As part of our Patient Objectives, we strive to offer end to end IVF & Surrogacy solutions under 1 roof, wit.....

Rating :

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Manipal Hospitals ,Whitefield

Manipal Hospital Whitefield (MHW) is a unit of the renowned Manipal Hospitals network that is known for Quality and Patient care. It is a 280 beds multi-specialty Hospital offering world class services in .....

Rating :

PET Scan
New Life Clinics

Hospital Profile Description Currently Not Available

Rating :

PET Scan
AVIS HOSPITALS

We provide various services like 1) Vascular and Interventional Radiology 2) Plastic Surgery 3) Orthopedic Surgery 4) Gastroenterology and General Surgery 5) Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery 6)Obstetric and Gynaecology 7) Physician 8) ENT 9)Sleep Care 10) Sexology .....

Rating :

NABHNABL
PET Scan
Asian Institute Of Medical Sciences

ASIAN INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, a 350 bedded super specialty tertiary care hospital is truly futuristic in its services & technology and brings together some of the most talented medical professionals in India. The hospital has been accredited with NABH an.....

Rating :

PET Scan
Nimba Nature Cure Village

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Rating :

PET Scan
Capitol Hospital

Capitol Hospital is a NABH & NABL accredited hospital located in the heartland of Punjab. It was envisioned by Dr. CS Pruthi, a renowned cardiologist who has been practicing since 1983 years in the region. Founded in 2014, Capitol is one of the largest private.....

Rating :

NABHJCI
PET Scan
Fortis Hospital Mohali (FHM)

Fortis Hospital Mohali (FHM) has been Internationally Accredited by Joint Commission International (JCI) since 2007 (renewed for the 4th time in 2016). It is also.....

Rating :

PET Scan
Dr Kalia's Cosmetic Surgery Clinic

Dr. Kalia is taking steps to ensure that all the pros and cons of hair transplant are put forward to the patient that enable him or her to make the correct decision. The patient friendly approach of Dr. Kalia is bringing a revolution i.....

Top Doctors

DR RAKESH KUMAR  GUPTA
Dr Rakesh Kumar Gupta

India

Specialty - Radiology

PADMASHREE PROF DR SNEH  BHARAGAVA
Padmashree Prof Dr Sneh Bharagava

India

Specialty - Radiology

DR CHARUDUTT JAYANT  SAMBHAJI
Dr Charudutt Jayant Sambhaji

India

Specialty - Radiology

DR BHARATI  SINGHAL
Dr Bharati Singhal

India

Specialty - Radiology

DR OH CHOO  ENG
DR OH CHOO ENG

Malaysia

Specialty - Radiology

DR TANUPREET  SETHI
Dr Tanupreet Sethi

India

Specialty - Radiology

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