Is a PET-CT or CT Scan Better?

What are the Differences Between CT and PET-CT Scans?

• CT scan:
  
  • Shows a 3D image of the inside of the body (organs and tissues)
  • Detects abnormalities in the body’s internal anatomy, such as tumours or growths

• PET scan:
  
  • Shows biological activity at the molecular level
  • Detects changes in cellular activity before these changes are anatomically visible
  • Differentiates between malignant and benign abnormalities

• PET-CT scan:
  
  • Provides everything in a single scan
  • Evaluates your body’s organs and tissues at a molecular level
  • Identifies abnormalities in cells
  • Detects early onset of cancer before it’s visible with other imaging tools

Can a CT Scan Misdiagnose Cancer?

Yes! Numerous studies have shown that PET-CT scans are more reliable than CT scans for cancer diagnosis. At Cancer Treatment Options and Management, we frequently see cases where cancer patients have gotten a false negative or false positive from a CT scan before getting an accurate diagnosis from a PET/CT.

Consequences of an Incorrect, or Incomplete, Cancer Diagnosis

And so, even after you get a CT scan, you still won’t know for sure if you have cancer , nor how aggressive it is, nor exactly where it is in your body.. Some consequences of an incorrect, or incomplete, cancer diagnosis include:

• Being delayed in getting the right treatment, which can be deadly
• Getting harmful and costly treatment...when you don’t actually need it
• Not getting any treatment...when you do actually need

What's the solution? Getting a PET/CT scan from the start ensures that you will immediately know if you have cancer – and, if so, exactly where it is and how aggressive it is. So you can move on to getting the right treatment as soon as possible.

If you have any questions about PET/CT scans, or want to talk with our Cancer Care Research and Advocacy Specialists about how we can help you access one, please email or call us today.

Do You Want to Ensure Your Cancer Diagnosis is Accurate?

While a PET/CT is an excellent imaging tool, it alone is not enough to give you an accurate diagnosis. For an accurate diagnosis, you also need to get comprehensive genetic testing done, and have the results analyzed by a genomics specialist (not a regular oncologist).

That’s why our Scientific Research and Advocacy Team at Cancer Treatment Options and Management will help you get the most advanced diagnostic tools (like PET/CT) and genetic testing (like tumor DNA sequencing and liquid biopsy) as fast as possible. And, most importantly, we’ll ensure the results of these tests are properly analyzed and put into immediate action for you.

In other words, we’ll ensure you get the right testing done immediately – and then we’ll analyze the results and get you started on the right treatment ASAP.

Speed and accuracy are the two most important factors in a successful treatment outcome.

Take control over your cancer, today! And feel less stressed about your cancer care, instantly. Take the fastest path to your success and register now for a Precision Second Opinion with our Scientific Research and Advocacy Team.

With cancer, every moment counts. Contact us today to discover how we can help you. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain.

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1. Precise Diagnosis
   How to get the most accurate cancer diagnosis with genetic testing and PET/CT.
2. Personalized Research
   How to get the best possible treatment plan through personalized research on your inherited genetics, lifestyle, and cancer genetics.
3. Advanced and Targeted Treatment Options
   How to increase your life expectancy, and feel better during & after treatment, by using targeted therapies (such as immunotherapy) and advanced surgical tools.
4. Ongoing Treatment Monitoring
   How to ensure your treatment is working, as fast as possible, with Liquid Biopsy (ctDNA) and PET/CT.

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"I was impressed with the research and knowledge that the Scientific Research and Advocacy Team from CTOAM has. They've explained everything along the way; I’ve come to trust them implicitly. They always gives me hope, which is a huge benefit. I’d recommend for anyone diagnosed with cancer to give CTOAM a call and use this service. A doctor’s just a doctor – meaning, they don’t have time to do the research that Cancer Treatment Options and Management does, plus they have to stick with the protocols of standard care." – Damian, CTOAM patient & colon cancer survivor

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