EasyHealsAbout PET scan
A PET scan is an imaging test that uses a special radioactive tracer to show how your organs and tissues are working. It helps doctors detect diseases like cancer, heart problems, and brain disorders by highlighting metabolic activity.
Causes / Typical Use Case
Detecting cancerstaging cancerchecking cancer recurrenceevaluating heart diseaseassessing brain disorders like Alzheimer's or epilepsy.
Next Steps
Your doctor will discuss the PET scan results with you and explain what they mean for your health. Based on the findings, further tests or a specific treatment plan may be recommended.