A positron emission tomography (PET) scan uses a tracer with low levels of radiation to find places in your body where cells are unusually active—which can mean they're cancerous. A PET scan can ...

A PET/CT test has two components: a PET scan and a CT, which are done together. The radiation exposure from CT has a very wide range depending on the type of the test, the area of the body scanned and ...

“PET uses a radioactive tracer to visualise molecular activity in the body. Typically, a PET scan is performed alongside a chest CT scan. The two scans are fused to provide combined information ...

Prostate Cancer PET-CT scan can detect the location and extent of cancer that has recurred after initial treatment and spread to other parts of the body. Prostate PET-CT scans can also detect ...

The information from the PET scan and from the CT scan is different but complementary. The PET scan shows areas with increased metabolic activity, while the CT scan shows detailed anatomical locations ...