It's designed for facilities that could not afford to put the technology in and operate it efficiently. |
It's one machine that has the PET scanner and the CT scanner coupled together. It's quicker than going through two procedures. It's also quicker than a traditional PET scan. The benefit is the patient is imaged at the same time in the same position. It's great for early diagnosis (and) great to see the spread of diseases. |
This is a tremendous test. It means quicker diagnosis, better cancer staging and the doctor is better able to get (patients) the treatment they need for their condition in a timely fashion. And they don't have to drive. |