What is the Benefit of having a PET/CT Scan Performed?
The PET/CT scan is a powerful tool used by doctors when evaluating patients who may or may not have cancer. It allows them to effectively diagnose and evaluate the cancer and whether or not it has spread to other areas of the body. It is often used to measure the response of a tumor to therapy, which ultimately guides therapeutic decisions. PET/CT is also used to direct or guide biopsies and surgeries as well as focusing radiation treatments. This scan essentially can be thought of as a tool that helps doctors see the whole picture because it gives them a better, more complete picture of his or her patient.
