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...
What is a Nuclear Stress Test?
DECEMBER 1, 2021If your doctor ordered a nuclear stress test, you might have a lot of questions buzzing around your head. Why do you need it? What does it entail? Below, we’ll...
What Is a Bone Scan? A Patient’s Guide to Skeletal Scintigraphy
AUGUST 3, 2021A physician may order a bone scan, also called a nuclear bone scan or skeletal scintigraphy, if they think you may be experiencing a health complication related to the bone. Bone scans are...
How to Prepare for a CT Scan
JULY 20, 2021A CT scan is one of the many diagnostic tests you can get at an imaging center. This procedure is minimally invasive, safe and painless for most patients. It does not require...