PET-CT Scan refers to Positron Emission Tomography - Computed Tomography Scan detects the starting signs of heart disease, brain disorder, and cancer. A small amount of injectable radioactive materials called radiotracers or radiopharmaceuticals detect diseased cells.
To check the symptoms of various diseases such as cancer, including breast cancer, lung cancer, thyroid cancer, coronary artery disease, heart attack, and other heart problems this PET-CT scan is used. Even brain disorders like brain tumours, epilepsy, dementia, and Alzheimer's disorder will be detected through this test.
| Test Type | Imaging Test |
|---|---|
| Preparation | Before the scan - stop exercising for 24 hours, follow a special diet for 12 to 24 hours, and never drink or eat anything except water for 6 hours prior to the scan. Seek specific instruction from the consulting doctor. |
| Report | Within 24 to 48 hours. |
| PET-CT scan cost | Rs. 10000 to Rs 35000 approximately. |
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Get A Second OpinionPET-CT scans are commonly used for various types of cancer. They are generally considered more accurate in diagnosing cancer compared to PET or CT scans alone. PET-CT scans have several benefits, including:
Following cancer treatment, a scan may reveal an area that appears to still contain cancer cells. However, this could be scar tissue remaining from the cancer that was eliminated by the treatment.
PET-CT scans are tailored to specific needs and may vary based on the condition being evaluated. Some common types include:
A PET-CT scan is commonly used to check for:
It is particularly helpful in diagnosing, staging, and monitoring treatment for cancer.
Before the Scan:
During the Scan:
After the Scan:
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Book an AppointmentA PET-CT scan is generally safe, but there are pet ct scan side effects has some potential risks:
Overall, risks are low, and your medical team will ensure your safety.
It might not show all types of cancers. This PET-CT scan can show only solid tumours in the brain, prostate, thyroid, lungs, and cervix cancers. They might be read along with other test findings to confirm a cancer.
PET-CT scan highlights the high metabolic activity inside the body that need not be cancer. That can be an area of inflammation, infection, trauma, or surgery recently done.
The doctor will use iodized contrast dye, which causes side effects such as nausea, vomiting, headache, itching, flushing, and mild rash. In some rare cases, a serious all-body allergic reaction called anaphylaxis may occur.
You were recommended for this scan if you are suspected to have cancer-based on your symptoms, physical exam, or other tests. It is also recommended to see the effectiveness of recent cancer treatment.
Certain foods to avoid after a PET-CT scan is
It takes approximately 30 minutes.
No, there will be no sickness after the PET-CT scan. You can do your routine work as usual.
You need to drink 5 glasses of water. Feeding mothers need to wait for 24 hours to resume breastfeeding.
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