Positron emission tomography (PET) is a type of imaging scan that doctors might use when diagnosing and treating non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL). It can be useful for identifying and staging the cancer.

SEATTLE, July 05, 2021, (MEDGADGET) — Positron emission tomography (PET) is an imaging technique that is used to examine diseases and metabolic activities of tissues and organs inside the body with ...

Diffuse gliomas are malignant brain tumors and cannot be optimally examined by conventional imaging using MRI. Amino acid PET can better visualize the activity and spread of gliomas. An international ...

We surveyed oncologists who treat classic Hodgkin lymphoma (cHL) as part of the CONNECT study to understand the treatment decision‐making process, including the impact of positron emission ...

Cardiovascular disease continues to be the leading cause of death worldwide. To save lives, constantly improving diagnostic ...

Both Hodgkin's disease (HD) and aggressive non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) are curable malignancies. With standard induction therapies (Armitage et al, 1986; DeVita et al, 1997; Gianni et al, 1997) more ...

What is the role of F-18 FDG PET within randomized multicenter clinical trials for multi-modality treatment of non-small cell lung cancer stage III? No significant financial relationships to disclose.

This test is one of the most refined and versatile techniques we have that combines computers and photographs to give accurate measurements of how well the body is working, as well as how organs look.

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 ...

Medicare may cover positron emission tomography (PET) scans. If you have a PET scan as an inpatient, Part A will typically cover costs. If you are an outpatient, Part B will cover eligible expenses.

Before you take that walk or ride a bike, think again--especially if you will be undergoing a positron emission tomography (PET) scan any time soon. "Any type of physical activity--from tapping your ...