This post is Part 4 of 4 in our Understanding Radiology seriesA PET scan is like your radiologist’s ace detective. The information gathered during the scan can help your doctor understand what’s actually happening on the inside of your body. This scan shows a radiologist your anatomy or body structure. It can be used to [...]
This post is Part 3 of 4 in our Understanding Radiology series During a bone scan, your radiologist will check to see if there have been any physical or chemical changes in your bones. To do this, a small amount of radioactive of material is placed in an IV and then metabolized, explains Dr. J. [...]
This post is Part 2 of 4 in our Understanding Radiology seriesA CT (Computed Tomography) - or CAT – Scan is a useful tool in the cancer diagnosis process. If your physician suspects cancer, one of the first steps is to determine what you have and where the cancer is located. Often times that first step [...]
This post is Part 1 of 4 in our Understanding Radiology seriesMedical imaging is an integral part of most every cancer journey. If your doctor suspects cancer, one of the next steps will likely be an appointment with a radiologist. You’ve probably heard the term radiology or radiologist, but do you understand what role the [...]
