Imaging

Question 1

Provide information about a tumor’s shape, size, and location, along with the source of its blood supply.

Answer 1

Computer Tomography (CT) Scans

Question 2

Areas of the body that are often difficult to image. Useful in detecting cancer in the CNS and the MS system.

Answer 2

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Question 3

Useful in locating and staging cancer of the thyroid and the bone.

Answer 3

Nuclear Scans

Question 4

Provides information about the metabolism of an internal structure, along with its size and shape.

Answer 4

Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scan

Question 5

Uses a rotating camera to create 3D images with the use of radioactive substances. Useful in identifying metastases to the bone.

Answer 5

Single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT)

Question 6

If a contrast medium is used as in an upper or lower GI series or intravenous urogram tumors of the esophagus, rectum, colon, or kidneys may be detected.

Answer 6

Radiography