What were the results of the ct scan

Doctors do not usually use CT scans to diagnose prostate cancer, but they sometimes use them to see whether cancer has spread to other tissues. The survival rate of Doctors use a variety of tests to diagnose and monitor prostate cancer. A But CT scans aren’t usually used to actually diagnose prostate cancer. This is because other types of imaging, such as Read on to learn more about how doctors use CT scans for managing prostate cancer. CT scans are a series of X-rays that create a 3D image of the inside of your body. They’re commonly used to: • diagnose conditions • guide tests and treatments • monitor how a condition is changing Doctors do not typically use CT scans to diagnose prostate cancer because the prostate generally Doctors also sometimes combine a CT scan with another type of imaging, called a PET scan. During a One type of CT scan uses a radioactive substance that targets a specific protein, called It’s a very accurate type of imaging that can potentially show doctors whether your prostate cancer has spread to distant parts of your body. Cancer that has spread to distant tissues is called metastatic prostate cancer. In a Imaging technique Purpose CT scan •to help determine whether the cancer has spread to lymph nodes •to see if the cancer has grown into other structures in your pelvis after treatment •to examine your prostate after irregular •to guide prostate biopsy or treatments like brachytherapy •to measure the size of your prostate MRI scan •to determine w...

• • Why Choose Regional One Health • Estimated Charges for Services and Negotiated Rates • Financial Assistance • Health Insurance Assistance • Foundation • • Patient Portal • Patient Rights & Privacy • Patient & Visitor Information • Request a Tour • • UT Regional One Physicians • View All UTROP Providers • Online Physician Verification Portal Imaging techs are experts at giving tests – but it is your doctor you should ask for a diagnosis. It’s human nature to want the results of medical tests as soon as possible. Susan Edwards, manager of Regional One Health’s All of the center’s imaging techs are trained and licensed to administer exams like x-rays, CT scans, MRIs and mammograms. They are also trained to politely decline requests for test results. The Imaging Center’s protocol is to tell patients their results must come from their doctor. “Plenty of patients ask, but techs should not give information and should not even react to what they’re seeing on the image,” Edwards said. “They aren’t doctors, and while they do know how to get around your anatomy, they aren’t qualified to diagnose you.” That is true even though the tech likely knows the answer to your question. Imaging techs administer thousands of scans a year. They know if what they’re seeing on the screen is a cause for concern, Edwards acknowledged. Imaging scans are read by a diagnostic radiologist, who then provides the information to the physician who ordered the test. And, if they see something that is not ...

Hi everyone, Well I had the CT scan Tuesday and went into the oncology office today to pick up a copy of the radiologist's report as well as a copy of my latest labwork. The labwork was all good- my white count was above the normal point- yay! The CT scan results had mixed results- nothing bad at all- my colon and rectum are still cancer free and nothing new has grown anywhere in my body. Two things that had shown up on my last two scans have disappeared- the swollen hilar lymph node in my right lung and a lesion that had started growing since my liver surgery are now both gone- so I'm definitely pleased with that news! The part of the results that was somewhat of a bummer is that (in the words of the radiologist who wrote the report) "the multiple nodules in the lungs that were present on the CT scan in November 2008 are present on today's scan. No growth has occured and there is no change in size or character." So, although they didn't get any larger, they didn't go away or get any smaller either. Since they're all under a centimeter, I don't believe I'm a candidate for any radiation, cyberknife, or RFA due to their smallness. It's good that the chemo kept it from getting growing, but 7 months of chemo now hasn't done anything to them! I guess I know chemo won't do it for them. My oncologist told me after my November scan that "nothing you have right now is life threatening". I'm a bit better off than I was in November due to my liver now being clear and the hilar node b...

Summary 1 • • • • • • • With the help of a CT scan the affected bone, soft tissues, and blood vessels can be visualized. Generally head, shoulder, chest, heart, abdomen, spine, and knee are visualized through a CT scan. CT scan is mainly used to diagnose diseases and to evaluate injuries. Once the CT scan is done then that report is sent to the radiologist who can make u understand the condition and the scanned report. How Long After CT Scan For Results? Type Time Minor scan 24 hours Major test 48 hours During a CT scan, you have to lie in a tunnel-like machine, where the machine will rotate and click the x-ray pictures from a different angle. These pictures are sent to a computer attached to it where these X-rays are combined to create a cross-section of the body or 3D imaging of the particular body part. During the whole procedure, you have to wear a particular dye called a contrast material which is used to create a contrast effect so that the internal structure may show up more clearly on the imaging. The contrast material is used so that it can block the x-ray at some points and can appear white on the images as a result the other structures which are being examined can be highlighted. When you arrive at the hospital for a CT scan you will be asked to change into a hospital gown and to remove all the jewelry items you wear including your specs and During the CT scan, you need to stay still to have clear imaging because the movement can cause blurry pictures. From the ...