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Here at Southwest Diagnostic Center For Molecular Imaging, we have led North Texas in PET/CT imaging since 2003, serving thousands of patients from the Dallas area and across the nation.
Our Radiology Staff and technical team view the imaging process from the patient’s perspective and are committed to answering questions, providing results quickly and accurately, and easing the patient’s tensions through compassionate care. Our focus is on PET/CT and CT Scans for the ongoing monitoring and proper diagnosis of cancer such as breast cancer screening, skin cancer screening, and other cancers. Our radiologists have specialized training in molecular imaging and oncology.
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Combining PET & CT: The Power of Hybrid Imaging in Cancer Diagnosis
Whenever technology can make medical testing easier and less cumbersome for patients, we applaud their efforts. We give major kudos to the latest medical advances in cancer diagnosis. We are talking about combining PET and CT and its power of hybrid imaging in cancer diagnosis.
What to Expect During Your PET/CT Scan
A PET/CT scan is a powerful imaging tool that incorporates two types of scans—positron emission tomography (PET) and computed tomography (CT)—to provide detailed pictures of your body. This scan is often used for cancer screening, as it helps doctors detect and monitor cancerous tissues and other abnormalities.
How Is Cancer Detected by CT Scans?
Anytime we can detect cancer at an early stage it serves to increase our chances for early treatment and survival. A CT scan, or computed tomography, is sometimes known as a CAT scan. It is a more sophisticated type of imaging than an X-ray,
Will a PET Scan Show All Cancers?
Physicians have multiple imaging tools to detect and diagnose many conditions including cancer. Simple X-rays to provide information about broken bones to the most sophisticated nuclear scans are available, but will a PET scan show all cancers?