Why are PET scans important when it comes to cancer?
Detects recurrent cancer early on. Detects extremely small cancerous tumors, which means earlier diagnoses and treatment. Differentiates between benign and malignant tumors. Accurate in determining tumor stage. Differentiates between operable and inoperable disease. Non-invasive way of screening diseases. Replaces multiple medical testing procedures with a single exam, producing imaging information of superior quality. Can reduce or eliminate ineffective and unnecessary treatment – and the associated costs.
