Importance of PET Scan for Lung Cancer

What is the role of PET scan in lung cancer? The 2 main types of Lung Cancers are: Small Cell Lung Cancer and Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC). Among these, majority lung cancers are Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC),...

What is the role of PET scan in lung cancer?

The 2 main types of Lung Cancers are: Small Cell Lung Cancer and Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC). Among these, majority lung cancers are Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), which accounts for more than 75% of cases.

PET scan is often used along with CT scan (PET-CT scan) to get morphological, anatomical localization as well as functional aspects of lung cancer.

PET scan can be used for the following in case of lung cancer patients:

PET scan in suspected lung cancer – in case lung cancer is suspected due to visible pulmonary nodules in some other imaging technique in a patient, PET scan is used for diagnosis. PET scan can differentiate a benign lung lesion from a malignant lung lesion. This is possible due to difference in metabolic activity; malignant lesion appears more metabolically active.

PET scan in staging of lung cancer – PET scans are used in lung cancer staging, in order to employ appropriate treatment, staging is often related with extent of metastasis. As the cancer advances in stage, the possibility of having distant metastasis increases. Staging involves evaluation of the following:

Size of tumor
Location of tumor
Metastasis of tumor
Evaluation of mediastinal lymph node

PET scan in metastasis of tumor – whole body PET scan is useful in identifying metastasis i.e., spreading of malignant tumor to other body parts from lungs.

PET scan for prognosis in lung cancer – depending on the stage, the extent of metastasis, and the locations of tumor, personalized and well structured prognosis is employed for each patient. Also, based on the responsiveness of the tumor to treatment, prognosis can be modified.

PET scan for assessment of lung cancer treatment – PET scan is used to check the effectiveness of ongoing treatment to localize and eliminate cancer. It is used to see the responsiveness of cancer to treatment, so as to modify treatment accordingly

PET scan for localization of metastatic cancer – restricting the spread of cancer after finding the locations in the body

PET scan for recurrence of lung cancer – PET scan is used to check for recurrence of cancer in fully-treated patients, only if the patients are symptomatic

What type of PET scan is used for lung cancer?

Usually, Whole Body PET scan is used for evaluating lung cancer in patients. Whole body PET scan helps in knowing about the locations of metastatic tumor, localization of tumor, staging of cancer, assessment of treatment and for recurrence of tumor in any part of the body.

Where to get PET scan done for lung cancer?

There are multiple options present for getting whole body PET scan for lung cancer. The best diagnostic facility for the same is Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging Centre.

Whole body PET scan available at GDIC:

Whole Body PET scan at ~~23900~~ 11950INR

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You can also opt for our Lung Cancer Preventive Package for early detection of Lung Cancer at a reasonable price:

Lung Cancer Preventive Package at ~~35200~~ 17600INR

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This includes:

CBC test ~~450~~ 225 INR

KFT ~~800~~ 400 INR

LFT ~~600~~ 300 INR

Chest X-Ray ~~450~~ 225 INR

Whole Body PET scan ~~23900~~ 11950 INR

Ultrasound whole abdomen ~~3000~~ 1500 INR

CECT Chest ~~7000~~ 3500 INR

Total Price ~~3520~~0 17600 INR

Why Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging Centre should be your preference?

Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging Centre is known for providing excellent service and care to its patients for decades.

It is an established and renowned diagnostic centre since 2001.

Their excellence is backed by NABH and NABL Accreditations.

NABH accreditation is proof of highest standard of care and service provided to the patients. NABL accreditation reflects the competency of laboratories and equipment based on some national and international standards.

The facility for Pathology testing operates 24x7, 365 days, providing service to patients round the clock!

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All safety precautions are taken while collection and transportation of samples. Samples are collected in a hassle-free manner, labeled correctly and transported back to the lab safely.

Test report is generated within 24 hours of sample collection, therefore reducing the gap between diagnosis and treatment effectively.

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The aim of GDIC is to provide world’s finest technology at the lowest price.

The rates of tests are reasonably priced. Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging Centre also offer FLAT 50% OFF on many tests.

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