One of the major differences in medicine today (compared to the “good old days”) is the advances that have been made in diagnostic medicine; especially in terms of computerized radiation based equipment. We may still have to wait a while for a fool proof cure for cancer; but, how often do we hear it said that early detection often leads to a non-reoccurring removal of the disease? Combine that with the wealth of advice available on diet and exercise regimes that reduce cancer risks and the number of fatalities should be reducible.
PET CT
For once, this is a case where acronyms make sense; it is much easier to say and remember PET CT than the whole shooting match of “positron emission tomography-computed tomography” (especially if you have no idea what 3 of those words actually mean and your family doctor has told you that you need a PET CT In Riverhead NY). So, let’s look at the words in detail:-
* Positron – sounds like something out of the Transformers movie franchise; but, in physics it refers to a positively charged, subatomic particle of equal mass and charge as an electron (if this is still as clear as mud; better just accept it for what it is).
* Emission – I think we all know this one.
* Tomography – this means to display a cross section picture of what’s inside a human body using X-rays or ultrasound.
* Computed tomography – how they get the picture displayed on their screen.
Some of the hospitals in New York State have the equipment to perform positron emission tomography-computed tomography; but this is primarily for the diagnostic procedures conducted on their in-patients. If your doctor has told you that there is no need for you to be hospitalized but, for your own good, you should go for PET CT In Riverhead NY; you will find that there are specialist diagnostic clinics that also have the equipment and, for the more common tests, a walk in appointment is usually possible. Check on the web or in Yellow Pages to make sure that the clinic you visit does have both the equipment and the various chemicals that are needed when conducting PET CT Riverhead In NY.
Should you need PET CT In Riverhead NY, contact North Fork Radiology.