How to Diagnose Prostate Cancer through PET CT Scan

In this article, we will discuss about PET-CT as a diagnostic tool for the detection of Prostate cancer and also some common questions related to PET-CT.

Prostate cancer is the abnormal cell growth of the prostate gland (a walnut-shaped gland located below the bladder). This abnormal growth of cells leads to the formation of tumors in the prostate. Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in the men worldwide and most common in USA. Early detection of the prostate cancer is very important for the effective treatment and stops the spread to other parts of the body. PET-CT is one of the effective diagnostic radiological tools, which can help for easy and early detection of the prostate cancer and help to get it treated in time.

What is Prostate Cancer?

What are the Causes of Prostate Cancer?

There are no specific causes for the Prostate cancer but it is believed that combination of genetic, hormonal imbalance and environmental factors are responsible for the prostate cancer. Other factors that lead to the condition of prostate cancer are:

Mutation of genes like BRCA1, BRCA2, CHEK2 etc.
Family history may cause prostate cancer
Genetic changes in prostate cells
Androgen metabolism
Age of the person
Obesity
Diet
Smoking
Consumption of alcohol

These are some of the causes of prostate cancer.

Which Types of Prostate Diseases are detected by PET-CT Scan?

PSMA PET-CT is the specific diagnostic tool used for the detection of prostate cancer. There are various types of prostate cancers detected by the PSMA PET-CT scan and these cancers include:

Metastatic prostate cancer
Recurrent prostate cancer
Primary staging prostate cancer

What is PSMA PET-CT Used to Show in the Diagnosis of Prostate Cancer?

PET-CT can show a number of processing that occur in the prostate and these include:

Stage of prostate cancer
Spread of prostate cancer
How is treatment going for the prostate cancer
Helps to design treatment for prostate cancer
Site at which prostate cancer is located.

List of PET-CT Scans Available at Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging Centre

Brain PET scan (Book Now)
F-18 Choline PET Scan (Book Now)
FDG-PET Scan (Book Now)
DOTA PET CT Scan (Book Now)
Whole Body PET Scan (Book Now)
PSMA PET Scan For Prostate (Book Now)
Dopa Brain PET Scan (Book Now)
PET Viability Scan Cardiac (Book Now)
Cardiac PET Scan (Book Now)

Conclusion

Prostate is a vital part in the male reproductive system, located at below the bladder and in front of the rectum. It is a walnut shaped gland which produces prostatic fluid, a milky alkaline that contributes to the semen. Prostate cancer is the abnormal cell growth of the prostate gland (a walnut-shaped gland located below the bladder). This abnormal growth of cells leads to the formation of tumors in the prostate. Early stage detection of prostate cancer can be very effective in the treatment of the prostate cancer. There are various causes of prostate cancer including genetic mutations, family history, hormonal imbalance etc. PSMA PET-CT is effective tool for the detection of abnormalities.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is Prostate Cancer?

Prostate cancer is the abnormal cell growth of the prostate gland (a walnut-shaped gland located below the bladder). This abnormal growth of cells leads to the formation of tumors in the prostate.

What are the Causes of Prostate Cancer?

There is no specific cause for the prostate cancer but it is believed that combination of genetic changes, hormonal imbalance and environmental factors can lead to this condition. Other factors include obesity, age, smoking, consumption of alcohol etc.