Pet scan

[renaluna]

Can a pet scan show if you have lung cancer?

[mrsmummy]

If you look up the link that lilaclil provided you will see that it can.

Why a PET Scan Is Performed

Your doctor may order a PET scan to inspect the blood flow, oxygen intake, and metabolism of your organs and tissues. PET scans are most commonly used to detect:

cancer

heart problems

brain disorders

problems with the central nervous system

healthline.com/health/pet-scan

[Dedalus]

I had both kidney and lung cancer diagnosed after PET scan - fortunately both were caught early x

[patj]

Yes it can pick it up on a pet scan.

[renaluna]

So I go in for a lung biopsy this Friday at 10 AM I am very scared

[renaluna]

So I go in for a lung biopsy this Friday at 10 AM I am very scared

[Walrus22 in reply to renaluna]

Hi renaluna stay strong and positive my thoughts are with you

Ian

[Ergendl in reply to renaluna]

Good luck for Friday, renaluna

[renaluna in reply to Ergendl]

Thank You

[renaluna]

Thank You