PET-CT scan imaging helps to
Diagnose the disease in its early stages, often before the patient becomes symptomatic, especially when other diagnostic tests are likely to give negative results Determine the extent and severity of the disease Help in cancer diagnosis and determine whether cancer has spread elsewhere in the body Identify areas of the heart muscle and determine the effects of a heart attack or myocardial infarction Individualize therapy based on the unique biological properties of the disease Evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment regimen Modify treatment plans in response to the altered biological behavior of the tissue Assess disease progression, tissue metabolism, and viability Identify recurrence of disease and further disease management click here