Positron emission tomography (PET) scan - Mayo Clinic
May 5, 2026 · A positron emission tomography (PET) scan is an imaging test that shows how your body's tissues and organs are …
Diagnosing Alzheimer's disease - Mayo Clinic
Apr 15, 2026 · PET scans have recently been developed that show clusters of amyloid proteins, known as plaques, or tau, known as …
When should you worry about lung nodules? - Mayo Clinic Press
Jan 16, 2026 · Learn when lung nodules are concerning, what follow‑up testing is needed and how infections like valley fever can …
Detection and treatment of microscopic cancer cells
Oct 7, 2022 · I have had a PSMA PET CT scan and an FDG PET CT scan which showed nil cancer. I believe the cancer cells may …
Radiopharmaceuticals: A new frontier for prostate cancer diagnosis
Jan 21, 2026 · Radiopharmaceuticals offer precise imaging for advanced prostate cancer. Learn how PSMA PET scans improve …
Did you get a PET scan prior to radical prostatectomy?
Oct 11, 2022 · My husband has Gleason 7 (4+3) PCA with regional lymphadenopathy. Bone scan, CT negative. Current plan is …
People with pancreatic cancer are living longer, thanks to improved ...
Nov 15, 2022 · Dr. Truty says that PET scans and newer genetic testing are key to staging the cancer and assessing its behavior …
Mayo Clinic installs 1st Quadra PET/CT scanner in North America
Sep 30, 2022 · Mayo Clinic has installed a new PET/CT scanner that will dramatically improve imaging quality and speed for …
Mayo Clinic's AI tool identifies 9 dementia types, including Alzheimer ...
Jun 27, 2025 · Dr. David Jones reviews brain scans on a computer at Mayo Clinic. ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic researchers …
Understanding lung nodules: Determining risks and diagnosing
Aug 1, 2023 · PET scans may be offered to identify high metabolic activity in nodules that are growing or larger than 1 centimeter. A …