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If a cat scan shows no cancer,what are the chances of a pet scan finding it? |
I am 73 excellent health CAT scans don't show everything. ( my gma has cancer) A PET scan is extremely good at detecting cancer, particularly tumours that are too small to be easily detected on a CAT scan. A CAT (or CT) scan simply contains images of the inside of your body. |
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Are you asking how accurate PET scans are? Because the scan itself has no risks. PET scans are pretty accurate. PET scans have been proven to be superior to conventional imaging techniques in di... PET scans are relatively expensive tests, they typically run between $2000-$6000 each depending on where you go. If you're looking for one in India, I would check the most technologically adv... I found some information here...... No a PET scan is simply much like an x-ray but more in depth. What the PET scan does is it shows where the blood is flowing to certain areas of the body and may show unusually masses and such. Ma... Do you have insurance? Insurance will usually pay a large hunk of the cost, if not all of it. ...I noted that the previous question asked about CT scans, now PET scans. It appears that there is many questions that you have about your scans and treatment. It is usually 1 year between PET scan... Yes, PET scans show the location of metastatic disease. They take advantage of malignant cells increased metabolic rate and high requirement for nutrients. The test requires glucose (sugar) that ha... I guess you don't have insurance? Check with the county you live in....their department of social services. They will be able to help you. If you qualify, you can go to one of the radiologi... |
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