
PET scan and Cancer | What is a PET scan? | PET scan meaning
A PET scan is a test that creates 3 dimensional (3D) pictures of the inside of your body. PET stands for positron emission tomography.
PET-CT scan | Tests and scans | Cancer Research UK
May 6, 2025 · A PET-CT scan combines a CT scan and a PET scan. It gives detailed information about your cancer.
Tests to diagnose non-Hodgkin lymphoma - Cancer Research UK
PET-CT scan A PET-CT scan combines a CT scan and a PET scan. PET stands for positron emission tomography. The PET scan uses a mildly radioactive drug to show up areas of your …
PET-MRI scan | Tests and scans | Cancer Research UK
Jul 18, 2025 · A PET-MRI scan combines a PET scan and an MRI scan into one to give detailed information about your cancer.
Radioactive scans for neuroendocrine tumours | Cancer Research UK
Radioactive scans for neuroendocrine tumours (NETs) Radioactive scans help your doctors diagnose some types of neuroendocrine tumour (NET) . You have an injection of a radioactive …
Diagnosing phaeochromocytomas - Cancer Research UK
Diagnosing phaeochromocytomas You have tests to diagnose phaeochromocytomas. These include blood and urine tests, CT, MRI and PET scans, and an MIBG scan. Test results can …
Tests to diagnose neuroendocrine cancer
A PET-CT scan combines a CT scan and a PET scan. PET stands for positron emission tomography. The PET scan uses a mildly radioactive drug to show up areas of your body …
Tests for Hodgkin lymphoma - Cancer Research UK
You usually have tests to check for Hodgkin lymphoma. The tests you might have include blood tests and scans such as a PET-CT scan.
Tests for stomach cancer - Cancer Research UK
Tests your specialist might do Depending on your symptoms and the results of your tests, your GP might refer you to a specialist. You are usually referred to an upper gastrointestinal (GI) …
Tests for bone cancer - Cancer Research UK
You usually have a number of tests to check for cancer that starts in the bones. This includes scans and having a sample of bone tissue taken (a biopsy).