Lung cancer's rising incidence, especially in smokers, non-smokers, and women, necessitates early detection for improved outcomes. Low-dose CT scans are crucial for high-risk individuals, potentially ...

According to Dr Mutua, a PET scan can detect cancer in lymph nodes and organs that appear normal on a chest CT scan.

A PET scan can detect cancer in lymph nodes and organs that appear normal on a chest CT scan. Since PET scans cover a larger area of the body, from the skull to the thighs, they are particularly ...

Typically, a PET scan is performed alongside a chest CT scan. The two scans are fused to provide combined information for more accurate interpretation,” he says.