What are the benefits of PET/CT?
The benefits of PET/CT images in the entire spectrum of cancer care—from diagnosis and treatment planning to evaluation of treatment response—have come into focus in recent years as the technology has become a standard practice.
Early Diagnosis:
PET/CT has proven particularly valuable in diagnostic applications for cancers that are not easily reached for biopsy, such as lung cancer.
Staging/Restaging:
PET/CT provides accurate disease staging and localization for biopsy, surgery or treatment planning.
Response to treatment (monitor therapy):
Assess response to and effectiveness of treatments. PET/CT detects residual or recurrent disease and is an excellent diagnostic procedure to differentiate tumor recurrences from radiation necrosis or post-surgical changes. Such an approach allows for the development of a more rational treatment plan for the patient. PET/CT can help guide further therapy by either confirming response or signaling the need for a change in therapy.
Contact Information
PET/CT Imaging at Swedish Cancer Institute
1221 Madison StreetSuite 150
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: 206-215-6487
Fax: 206-215-3651
Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
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