What Is the Role of Pet Scan in Breast Cancer? What is the full form of PET scan – Positron Emission Tomography Scan PET scan is not used for screening or diagnosis of breast cancer, because PET scan is unable to...
What Is the Role of Pet Scan in Breast Cancer?
What is the full form of PET scan – Positron Emission Tomography Scan
PET scan is not used for screening or diagnosis of breast cancer, because PET scan is unable to detect small breast carcinomas.
PET scan is used for the following purposes as a part of breast cancer treatment:
Metastasis – spread of cancer tissue from organ of origin to other parts of the body. It can spread to:
- Nearby lymph nodes (metastasis to axillary lymph node)
- Extra – axillary metastasis (clavicular and internal mammary)
- It can also spread to distant organs such as lungs, liver, brain and bones.
Location – knowing about the exact location of tumor tissue after diagnosis of cancer
Prognosis – 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.
Staging – PET scans are used in cancer staging, in order to employ appropriate treatment, staging is often related with extent of distant metastasis. As the cancer advances in stage, the possibility of having distant metastasis increases.
Assessment of 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
Localization of metastatic cancer – restricting the spread of cancer after finding the locations in the body
Recurrence of 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 Breast Cancer?
Usually, Whole Body PET scan is used for evaluating breast 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.
What Are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Pet Scan for Breast Cancer?
Advantages of PET scan for breast cancer:
- It is non-invasive procedure unlike biopsy
- It is painless procedure
- Enables visualization of metabolic flow in body
- Enables detection of extra-axillary lymph nodal metastasis, for example, supraclavicular, infraclavicular and internal mammary metastasis
- Enables detection of occult distant metastasis
Disadvantages of PET scan for breast cancer::
- PET scan is unable to detect small breast carcinomas
- PET scan alone can’t be used as a diagnostic tool for breast cancer, it can help in early diagnosis if clubbed with CT scan i.e., PET-CT scan
- Frequent exposure to radiations in cancer patients can be harmful – weighing risk factor against the need for PET scan is done by healthcare professional.
Where to Get Pet Scan Done for Breast Cancer?
There are multiple options present for getting a whole body PET scan for breast 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 Breast Cancer Health Checkup Package for early detection of Breast Cancer at a reasonable price:
Breast Cancer Health Checkup Package at 47750 23875 INR
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This package includes:
Whole Body PET scan 23900 11950 INR
Mammogram 3000 1500 INR
Breast Ultrasound 3000 1500 INR
Breast MRI 1600 800 INR
Total Price 47750 23875 INR
When Do I Need Breast Cancer Health Checkup Package?
Breast cancer can be cured if diagnosed in early stages. Therefore, it is very important to look for signs and symptoms and get yourself checked regularly, because prevention is better than cure!
Look for the following signs and symptoms and get tested ASAP for breast cancer if you find these:
- Lump in breast or armpit (underarm)
- Irritation and redness of breast skin
- Discharge from nipple other than milk
- Abnormal change in breast size or shape (changes in appearance)
- Inward turned nipple
- Unexplained pain in breast
- Dimpling of skin in breast region
- Scaling, peeling or flaking of skin around nipple (areola)
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!
Free home sample collection and digitally available test report enables patients to get tests done at the comfort of their homes.
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.
Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging Centre is a one-stop solution for getting all kinds of tests done, as all services are available under one roof.
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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.
Patients can rely upon test reports as reports are 100% accurate.
Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging Centre have skilled staff of radiologists, pathologists and technicians.
Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging Centre is empanelled with various prestigious government and private organizations such as:
- CGHS NHA
- NCDC
- NDMC
- DGEHS
- ECHS
- DELHI JAL BOARD
- DAK
- RAILWAYS
- BSES YAMUNA/ RAJDHANI POWER LTD
- TATA POWER LTD
- BJRM HOSPITAL
- ICAR
- BHAGWAN MAHAVIR GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL
- MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
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