The Role of Imaging in Diagnosing Cancer: From Early Detection to Treatment Planning
FEBRUARY 20, 2025It's no secret that cancer is one of the deadliest diseases worldwide. In 2022, nearly 20 million new cancer cases emerged globally. This number is only expected to rise — the International Agency for Research on Cancer predicts that new cancer cases will reach 29.9 million worldwide by 2040. The good news is that more cancer detection and treatment options exist than ever before, and cancer care...
Benefits of Bone Density Tests
MAY 3, 2023Your bone density can decrease as you get older, increasing your risk of developing osteoporosis. A bone density test can help your health care provider determine your bone strength. The...
What Are Myocardial Viability PET Scans?
JANUARY 6, 2023Going in for a cardiac positron emission tomography (PET) scan can be nerve-wracking, especially if you’ve never experienced one before. But worry not — we’re here to provide some insight...
What Are Nuclear Bone Scans?
NOVEMBER 9, 2022When a patient has bone pain, their doctor might order a bone scan. A nuclear bone scan uses radiotracers, which are small amounts of radioactive substances, to recognize differences in...