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ACOC: Crucial Role of Pet CT Scan in Advanced Treatment Plan

PET CT is a revolutionary imaging technique that has been used by medical professionals to detect and diagnose cancer. It is also used for prognosis and monitoring of the progression of the disease.

PET stands for Positron Emission Tomography, which is a type of nuclear imaging that uses a radioactive tracer to identify tumor cells in the body. PET scans are performed using a scanner that takes pictures of the tissues.

PET CT scans are essential for the diagnosis and monitoring of various diseases, such as cancer.

PET CT is a type of imaging that is used for diagnosis, prognosis, and surveillance in oncology.

PET CT is an important tool for diagnosing and monitoring cancer patients. It has become an essential part of the healthcare system in recent years, as it has helped to make better diagnoses and provide more accurate prognoses.

PET CT scans are also important for tracking progress after surgery or chemotherapy treatments. For example, if a patient has been diagnosed with breast cancer and undergoes chemotherapy treatment, then doctors will use this type of scan to assess whether all traces of cancer have been eliminated from the patient’s system.

PET CT scans are very expensive, so they are not done just for fun. They are only done when there is a suspicion of cancer or another disease. Doctors sometimes will request CT scan first to see if it is necessary to do the PET CT scan.

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Dr. Tamer Abdelgawad Consultant, PET CT and Radiology Head, Nuclear Medicine and Radiology Advanced Care Oncology Center

The use of PET CT in patient healing is not a new phenomenon. In fact, it has been around for more than 20 years. It is now more commonly used because it is safer and provides more detailed images than other types of imaging such as MRI or CT.

The use of PET CT scans has grown significantly in recent years, as they have become more widely available. The growth in this technology has been driven by the increased availability of scanners and an increased understanding of their benefits for patient care.

PET CT ESSENTIAL TO PATIENT HEALING because it provides doctors with vital information that can help them make a diagnosis and prescribe the appropriate treatment for the patient.

PET CT scans are a crucial part of cancer diagnosis and treatment. The scan can detect cancer cells that have spread to other parts of the body. It can also help determine where the tumor is located, which helps doctors plan treatment.

The PET CT scan is performed after a patient receives an injection of a radioactive substance called a tracer. The tracer collects in cancer cells and helps doctors identify them on the scan.

Justin Aguilar

Justin is a Senior Assistant Editor and Content Producer at The Filipino Times. She was a TV News Reporter for ABS-CBN News, where she covered news stories and reports for TV and radio programs such as ANC, TV Patrol World, Umagang Kay Ganda, Bandila, and DZMM Teleradyo. She enjoys capturing people’s hearts by highlighting the excellence of Filipinos in her stories and bringing the latest updates to both OFWs and global readers of The Filipino Times. Want to share your story? Reach Justin on Facebook: www.facebook.com/justinaguilar.nerona or send your story at: [email protected]

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