A PET scan is an imaging test that uses a specialty form of radioactive sugar to help doctors identify conditions such as cancer, heart disease, and neurological disorders. Doctors may recommend a ...

Can a patient have a CT scan, diagnostic X-ray examination or MRI scan on the same day as the PET/CT scan? » After a PET scan, how long does a patient need to wait before using public transportation ...

The Philippine General Hospital (PGH) has acquired the first state-owned positron emission tomography-computed tomography ...

On when should a patient get a PET scan for lung cancer evaluation, Dr Mutua says if a chest x-ray or chest CT scan reveals suspicious findings, a PET scan is the next appropriate step.