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 ...

Preparing for a PET scan requires switching to a no-sugar diet the day before the scan. People with diabetes may have special instructions regarding medications. Doctors typically schedule PET scans ...

A multidisciplinary team led by Simon Cherry and Ramsey Badawi developed EXPLORER, the world’s first whole-body PET scanner. PET (positron emission tomography) is an extremely safe and powerful method ...

Medicare Part B covers outpatient PET scans when ordered by a doctor and considered medically necessary. PET scan costs can vary depending on whether you have the scan in a hospital as an inpatient, ...

A heart PET scan is a noninvasive imaging test that uses a small amount of radiation. It helps doctors understand how the heart functions and whether it is healthy. Cardiac or heart PET scans create ...