Imaging Scans - Mesothelioma Diagnosis
From
the Previous Post I notify you about Diagnosis Methods of Mesothelioma Cancer.
Today I'll give you the information about Imaging Scans Diagnostic Method used
for mesothelioma Cancer.
When
we refer to the word 'Scan' you will exactly get to know the Scans we can
undergo. In discovering the Mesothelioma we must undergo following Scans.
- CT Scan
- MRI Scan
- PET Scan
- X-Ray
Undergoing
these various types of Scans to Diagnose Mesothelioma Cancer is not a waste as
every type of Scan reveal various sides of the disease and the Information
gathered from Every Scan is very effective. As an example if you X-ray your
upper part of the body which means the chest area, Doctor is able to observe
your lungs and how the Mesothelioma had effected on there.

CT Scan
CT
refers to Computer Tomography Scan and it is more widely used to discover
Cancers and Hidden Injuries in Body. Mostly Tumors are discovered either from
MRI Scan or CT Scan. Doctors will directly turn to CT Scan if the patient has
suspected Mesothelioma Symptoms. As CT Scan gives a whole detailed note inside
your Body condition.
MRI Scan
Magnetic
Resonance Image is the long term of MRI. MRI Scan is a no risk Scan and
provides mostly a reliable information about your Brain stats. MRI Scanner uses
Magnetic fields and radio frequency pulses to detect your body changes and
inner stats. The data gained from Magnetic fields and radio frequency pulses
are transmitted to a Computer to get a detailed Information.
PET Scan
Positron
Emission Tomography is referred to PET Scan. PET Scan technology is a Nuclear
Medicine Diagnostic Technique. Nuclear Medicine does is exposing body to a
little amount of radio active material into the Body. PET Scanning is very
effective when determine whether the Mesothelioma is spread to the other points
of body from its origin place.
X-Ray
X-Ray
is the commonly used method to examine the inner body. Everyone has a basic
knowledge about X-Ray and it is much profitable when comparing to other
methods. When looking in to Malignant Mesothelioma it is same in there
also. As the first diagnosis is start
from a Chest X-Ray to determine whether there is Mesothelioma or Not.