PET-CT Scan in Karnataka
Positron Emission Tomography combined with CT scan uses a radioactive tracer (FDG) injected into the blood to detect metabolically active cancer cells and provi…
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Why PET-CT Scan Is Needed
Primarily ordered for cancer staging at diagnosis, restaging after treatment, and assessing response to chemotherapy or radiation by identifying areas of abnormal metabolic activity combined with precise anatomical location. It also helps detect recurrence when other markers or scans raise suspicion of cancer returning.