Diagnostic Imaging- What is a PET scan? Positron Emission Tomography (Watch in HD)

Greg Jones MD, of the Valdese Cancer Center in North Carolina explains the use of PET scans for cancer treatment planning. This is one section of a larger patient educational video series covering general radiation therapy, prostate cancer, lung cancer, breast cancer, MRI scans, CT scans, pain medication, and hospice care. For further information contact westernpiedmontoncology@gmail.com

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• oncology
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• diagnostic imaging

[bradaboots]

@nas2020ful1 Make a solid effort to consume low carbs & avoiding simple sugars starting the night before. Most patients can be NPO for 4-6 prior to scan & still see accurate results. However, since these scans are costly, better fasting & preparation can increase your chance for a solid diagnosis. Lastly, make sure the radiologist that's interpreting your scan has extensive training in PET, many don't.

[lifesaver173]

What does it sound like when it takes pictures?

[TheAdrianaalexia]

Thank you for the video.

[nas2020ful1]

Thx v much for the info....it's very well explained....it's based on metabolic activity

-I ve no problem with the accent (American...& I m a Malaysian)...

-What I m not clear is we r told too restrain from taking too much simple sugars prior to the scan, as it might interfere with its absorption into the cells.....the question is a relative HOW mUCH is too much & for how long before z procedure?

[Nikifuj908]

Could a PET scan be used as a lie detector? You know, to see which parts of the brain light up? They detected a lie using the PET scanner on House, but that's a TV show. It's the same show where they suggested using chemo and radiation to treat Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, so I don't trust it.

[ursuletdeplusidiot]

Thank you for this wonderful video! I'm a student at Psychology and i was told that the PET scan is not recommended when analyzing subcortical structures. Is that due to the high intake of glucose or what could be the reason? Thank you :)

[Llarky]

I know this is irrelevant but what an awesome accent. Australian + Southern Mid-Atlantic accent + English.. What else!

[babbs1967]

This is an awesome and informative video!

[brunocejas]

Can someone tell me if there is a spanish subtitles of this video?

[Trishlicious]

A recent CT scan, 3 year post HL survivor, indicated enlarged lymph nodes in my lower neck; previous my cancer was located in my sub mandibular area. I was then ordered to have a PET scan performed. If the malignancy needs to be at least half a centimeter in size to show on a PET does that mean there is a good chance I am not in remission?