PET Scan
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| PET Scan | |
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| Term | PET Scan |
| Short definition | PET Scan - A procedure in which a small amount of radioactive glucose (sugar) is injected into a vein and a scanner is used to create detailed, computerized images of areas in the body where the glucose is picked up. Because cancer cells often take up more glucose than normal cells, the images can be used to find cancer cells in the body. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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PET Scan - A procedure in which a small amount of radioactive glucose (sugar) is injected into a vein and a scanner is used to create detailed, computerized images of areas in the body where the glucose is picked up. Because cancer cells often take up more glucose than normal cells, the images can be used to find cancer cells in the body. Also called a positron emission tomography scan
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