Positron emission tomography (PET) is a type of imaging scan that doctors might use when diagnosing and treating non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL). It can be useful for identifying and staging the cancer.

A PET scan can help doctors spot cancer that has spread through the body. A doctor may request one during the melanoma diagnostic process if they suspect advanced melanoma cancer. A PET scan is an ...

Phase 3 data suggest PSMA-PET-CT could reduce unnecessary prostate biopsies in selected high-risk men, though longer ...

PET scans can light up tumors in the body and help doctors determine if they are cancerous or benign (noncancerous). The results of a PET scan help guide medical decisions. A PET scan is a type of ...

Maharashtra Public Health minister Prakash Abitkar said the decision was aimed at ensuring cost does not become a barrier to ...

PET scans were helpful in determining which patients with HER2-positive early breast cancer may be able to skip chemotherapy. Treating patients with HER2-positive early breast cancer based on positron ...

PET scans improve diagnosis and assessment of treatment. * THE QUESTION Does a PET scan change breast cancer diagnoses and treatment decisions? * PAST STUDIES have shown that positron emission ...

Legendary ESPN broadcaster Dick Vitale revealed that he’s scheduled to have PET scans to check if immunotherapy is working ...

Dr George Owiti, a radiographer at Kericho County Hospital examines the Chest CT results of a patient admitted to the hospital. [James Wanzala, Standard] Despite recent breakthroughs that have ...

PET scans can be more effective than conventional imaging. * THE QUESTION How well do PET (positron emission tomography) scans identify breast cancer recurrence? * PAST STUDIES have established the ...