Pet scan for Mesothelioma & Lung Cancer Patients

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PET (positron emission tomography) scan represents an efficient way of detecting mesothelioma. This technique involves the injection into a vein of a radioactive material in small amount. The tracer is carried by the blood and collected in organs and tissues. The patient lies on a narrow table, which will slide into a tunnel-shaped scanner. A PET scan can diagnose cancer, determine if a tumor is cancerous or how far the cancer has spread. A PET is also able to determine how well an organ functions by measuring the oxygen use, the blood flow or sugar metabolism.

Common Related Questions

What are the alternatives to a PET scan?

PET scanning is the standard medical procedure used to identify certain conditions, as it provides unique information about the functioning of tissues and organs on a molecular level.

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Is my PET scan covered by insurance?

Most insurance companies pay for PET scans but not all PET scans have coverage. In order to be covered by private insurance and Medicare, PET scans need to be clinically indicated.

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Why does my doctor recommend a PET or PET/CT scan?

A PET scan - be it a single examination or a PET/CT combined examination, is able to provide your doctor information that in the past would have required several medical studies and possibly surgery.

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What are the rules about eating or drinking before my PET scan?

Basically, you should not eat or drink anything 6 hours before your PET scan. It is also very important to follow a strict food & drink diet 24 hours before the PET scan in order to avoid anything that might interfere with the results.

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How is a PET scan different from CT or MRI scans?

PET scan is rather useful to provide answers about metabolic processes, about how body parts function, while CT and MRI scans give good details about body structures, both bony parts, and soft tissues.

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