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Lung Cancer |
| Oncology (cancer) experts
encourage PET scans for potential lung cancer
patients, and cite these important reasons: |
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Early
detection of disease |
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"We
use PET for almost every patient we see
with a solitary lung nodule. If the mass
lights up on PET, then there is a 90%
chance that it is cancer. If the mass
does not light up on PET, then there
is less than a 5% chance that it could
be malignant." |
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– Robert
J. McKenna, M.D.
Clinical Chief, Section of Thoracic Surgery
Cedars Sinai Medical Center |
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Precise
Staging of Disease Progression |
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"PET
adds tremendous value in terms of recommending
or not recommending a definite surgical
procedure." |
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– Zab
Mohsenifar, M.D.
Chair, Department of Pulmonary Medicine
Cedars Sinai Medical Centerr |
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Accurate
Assessment of Therapy |
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"PET definitely
helps direct when we can continue therapy,
when we can stop therapy, and what other
therapeutic interventions should be considered." |
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– Solomon
Hamburg, M.D., Ph.D.
Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine
UCLA Medical School |
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Providing the patient with an accurate diagnosis
and making the right treatment recommendations
are the top priorities for any physician
treating a cancer patient. PET helps them
do that with greater certainty and comfort,
and does it through a non-invasive imaging
procedure. With the extra information provided
by a PET scan, the physician can help the
patient avoid unnecessary treatment, pain
and suffering.
Ask your doctor or oncologist for more information
about PET scans and their usage.
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