A positron emission tomography (PET) scan is a diagnostic tool that examines body tissue functioning, such as blood flow, oxygen use, and sugar metabolism, to help doctors diagnose and treat disease.

Positron emission tomography (PET) scans can detect cancer earlier than other imaging tests. But some types of cancer are harder to detect on a PET scan. In particular, they may miss cancers that ...

PSMA PET scans significantly enhance detection and staging of prostate cancer, improving patient stratification and survival outcomes. Three FDA-approved PSMA PET scans are available, aiding in both ...

PET scans can light up tumors in the body and help doctors determine if they are cancerous or benign (noncancerous). The results of a PET scan help guide medical decisions. A PET scan is a type of ...

PSMA PET imaging for evaluation of recurrent or persistent prostate cancer after primary prostate radiation. Differences between whole body magnetic resonance imaging (WB-MRI) and chest/abdomen/pelvis ...