3D vs 2D Mammogram: Is It Worth the Extra Cost?
Quick answer: for most women, a 3D mammogram (breast tomosynthesis) is worth it if it costs little or nothing extra. […]
Imaging Test
Mammogram: What to Expect and Does It Hurt?
Quick answer: a mammogram is a low-dose x-ray of the breasts. A technologist places each breast on a platform and […]
DEXA Bone Density Scan: What It Measures
Quick answer: a DEXA (or DXA) scan measures bone mineral density, usually in the lower spine and hips, to diagnose […]
PSMA PET Scan for Prostate Cancer: A Patient Guide
Quick answer: a PSMA PET scan uses a radioactive tracer that attaches to PSMA, a protein found in large amounts […]
HIDA Scan: Preparation and What It Shows
Quick answer: a HIDA scan (hepatobiliary scan, or cholescintigraphy) follows a small amount of radioactive tracer as your liver makes […]
Am I Radioactive After a PET Scan? Precautions for Family and Pets
Quick answer: yes, but only slightly and only for a few hours. The tracer used in most PET scans (FDG) […]
Nuclear Stress Test: What to Expect
Quick answer: a nuclear stress test (myocardial perfusion scan) compares pictures of blood flow to your heart muscle at rest […]
Thyroid Scan and Uptake Test Explained
Quick answer: these are two related nuclear medicine tests. The thyroid scan takes pictures of the thyroid gland to show […]
Bone Scan: Preparation, Procedure and Results Timeline
Quick answer: a bone scan (skeletal scintigraphy) is a nuclear medicine test that shows areas of unusual activity in your […]
PET-CT vs MRI for Cancer: What Each Shows
Quick answer: PET-CT and MRI answer different questions. PET-CT shows how active tissues are: cancer cells often use more sugar, […]