PET Scans are the newest addition to the many tools used to diagnosis cancers and check for metastases. A radioactive tracer is injected into the patients system. As the tracer breaks down it emits a positron, which can be tracked and located by the PET Scan. Learn more about the details by clicking on this site.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pet_scansKevin will be injected at 12:30pm today with the tracer. His scan is scheduled for 2:30pm. When we leave the hospital today we will know much more regarding Kevin's current state of health.When I first entered nursing this technology did not even exist. It is amazing how far we have come in such a short time! Fast and accurate diagnosis is key when fighting melanoma. PET Scans have become a part of the standard of care in treating this cancer.
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