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Should pet scans continue to be part of cancer surveillance?
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Yes: Not every cancer should be followed with pet/ct. But when the cancer is visible by this technology, it is often helpful in treatment planning and follow up. Here is link: http://www.Petscaninfo.Com/zportal/portals/pat/cancer.
Answered 6/20/2014
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It depends: Pet/ct scan are very valuable in surveillance of certain types of cancers, but not all cancers. You should be able to google your type of cancer and pet/ct scans and find out.
Answered 9/24/2013
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Depends on cancer: It depends on the type of cancer - some are not well detected by pet. Also, the cancer stage and disease free interval should be used to determine the risk of progression. Pet/ct is a very useful tool in following many cancers for recurrence or metastasis.
Answered 5/9/2013
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