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PET / CT Scan ( Positron Emission Tomography and Computerized Tomography) is the standard imaging tool that can help physicians locate the exact location of cancer. It helps in early and accurate detection that enables you to take the right treatment decisions at the right time.

The PET scan is a highly sensitive tool that can easily detect the metabolic signals of cancer cells that are actively growing within a person’s body. On the other hand, a CT scan offers precise internal anatomy images that clearly points out the shape, size and location of the cancerous growth. Thus, a combination of PET-CT scan helps in detecting the stage and details of cancer more accurately than any other detection method.

• Pilot Film
  For easy tumor discussions
• Data Archival
  Long term full image storage, for future comparison and treatment planning
• PERCIST
  Standard method of planning for Tumor treatment and follow up
• Multi-Modality Registration
  Fusion of MRI / CT / PET / Nuclear Medicine Images for tumor analysis
• DICOM-RT
  Special post-processing for radiotherapy planning
• Radiome PET/CT
  Futuristic AI Powered PET/CT

PET CT actually reduces the cost of Cancer Treatment in many situations
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• Estimated Number Of Living People With The Disease- 2.25 Million.
• New Cancer Patients Registered Every Year- 11,57,294 + lakhs.
• Deaths Due To Cancer- 7,84,821.
• Cancer Risk Before The Age Of 75 – 9.81% (Males), 9.42% (Females).

• Diagnoses cancer accurately.
• Detects the size and spread of cancer (Stage of cancer).
• Determines whether you need surgery to remove the cancer.
• Decides which is the best treatment method to be followed.
• Keeps a tab on whether cancer makes a come back.
• Helps to plan the radiotherapy treatment.

• The doctor injects a radiotracer in your vein. It can also be injected directly to the organ, taken it by mouth or breathed in.
• The radiotracer will take 30-90 minutes to reach the target (Time varies according to the organ).
• The organs and tissues will absorb the tracer. As the cancer cells have greater energy, they absorb the tracer more. Hence, they will be highlighted as brighter spots in the scan.
• The patient has to stay still without talking. Some patients will be given medicines to help them relax.
• After the patient gets ready, they will be taken to the scanning room and will be asked to lie down on a cushioned scanning table.
• The table slowly slides inside a large hole, and the patient will be surrounded by the machine. The patient will have to stay as calm as possible during the scan.
• The machine takes images. Depending on the organ tested, the time can vary up to 30 minutes.
• The scan is not painful. In case the patient feels any discomfort, they can alert the staff by pressing the buzzer.
• The entire scanning procedure is completed within 2 hours. The patient can go home immediately after the scan.

• Previous history of severe allergic reactions.
• Any recent sickness or any health issues like diabetes.
• Taking medicines, herbal supplements or vitamins.
• Pregnant or chances of getting pregnant.
• Breastfeeding mother.
• Claustrophobic (Fear of enclosed areas).

• PET / CT scan is an entirely safe and secure routine procedure followed for all types of cancer detection.
• PET / CT scan is successfully done over a million times all over the world without even a slight complication.

• You can resume your normal activities soon after the scan unless your doctor restricts you from the same.
• There are no side effects, and you will not feel any difference after the scan.

• Drink plenty of water.
• Avoid the use of caffeine at least 24 hrs prior to the scan.
• Inform the doctor or technician about any medications, herbal supplements or vitamins you take.
• Provide a list of recent illnesses, allergies and other health conditions to the doctor.
• Wear a gown or loose clothing.

• Don’t consume any food 4 to 6 hours before the scan.
• Don’t wear any hearing aids or dental work that can't be removed.
• Don’t drink any liquid with sugar or calorie content quite a few hours before the scan.
• Don’t wear any metal objects (watches, belt, hairpins, jewellery, dentures,glasses) during the scan.