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PET SCAN - POSITRON EMISSION TOMOGRAPHY
PET Accuracy
PET Scanning is the Most Accurate - Non Invasive Way To Detect Tumors
A PET Scan is the most accurate, non-invasive way to detect tumors, identify whether or not they are benign or mailgnant, sparing patients the often painful diagnostic surgeries and suggested treatment options earlier in the course of the disease.
A PET Scan is far more accuracte than CT Scans or MRI's.
| CANCER TYPE | CONVENTIONAL IMAGING | PET SCAN |
|---|---|---|
Breast |
67% |
89% |
Colorectal |
80% |
94% |
Gastro-Esophageal |
68% |
83% |
Head & Neck |
65% |
87% |
Liver |
81% |
93% |
Lung |
68% |
82% |
Lymphoma |
64% |
88% |
Melanoma |
80% |
91% |
Pancreatic |
65% |
81% |
Testicular |
68% |
92% |
Uterine / Cervical |
43% |
87% |
Source: the Journal of Nuclear Medicin Supplement, Volume 42, Number 5, May 2001 UCLA
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