PET Scan: What Is It Like? (2020)

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PET Imaging Institute of South Florida

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This video is intended to visually demonstrate what it’s like from a patient’s perspective to undergo a PET scan in 2020.
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In today’s terms, a PET scan and PET/CT scan are synonymous. PET scans are most often performed either to help diagnose cancer, or to more accurately stage (or restage) cancers, and even to assess the effectiveness of therapy in patients undergoing treatment. PET scans can also be performed for certain conditions of the brain and heart.
In this video, you will learn the fundamentals of PET scanning and experience from check-in to check-out and what it’s like to undergo this procedure. We will cover everything from the injection itself, reading images, what to expect, and more!
We care deeply about the patient experience, and sometimes, getting a “preview” of what to expect can be helpful. As you can see from our Google Reviews, patients love us and we wanted to share some of that experience with everyone.
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@chrisgiacomino 4 жыл бұрын

Nice job clarifying that this isn't a scan for pets, but a PET scan for cancer patients, among other things! The Center looks beautiful!

@marcocapristo9049 4 жыл бұрын

Love the video. Clear, concise and informative.

@KailuaChick 4 жыл бұрын

The snacks are a really nice touch!

@MRIPETCTSupportEngineer 3 жыл бұрын

Very well thought out video. Im sure this has helped many patients with upcoming scans. The 690 looks great also.

@dal8963 Жыл бұрын

We couldn't find instructions on diet in our paper work thank you for this summary as I know every person should talk to their doctor but this helped us remember what he already told us todo

@thomasmondone7509 2 жыл бұрын

when I went to Pembroke I freaked out and was claustrophobic had to leave without getting scanned :( would be nice if the tube wasn't so long !!

@scottfritz2228 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent informative video! Only a 10 min scan! Thats fast!

@petimaginginstituteofsouth8995 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Scott!

@kandyvincent4960 2 жыл бұрын

"special sugar" lol

@ozzymoto6483 2 жыл бұрын

No kidding, radioactive sugar.

@Beloved_Daughter777 2 жыл бұрын

Hi my question is regarding the cardiac pet scan stress test. How long does that one take, meaning how long do I have to lie still on the table and will my arms and head be out? Will I be able to be sedated? Is it possible to have the test broken up into 2 seperate parts under the scanner so that I can move and get a break in between sections? Thank you!!!

@Christynmaine 4 ай бұрын

Can you bring your own music? I want to bring a meditation audio.

@bddybdz 7 ай бұрын

Can you detect infections? Or leukemia?

@jq7136 2 жыл бұрын

So do they always give some type of “sugar in IV”? Exactly what is in IV. If not diabetic do you still have some product with sugar in it?

@cassieoz1702 11 ай бұрын

They always ask about diabetes and meds, and usually check your blood glucose level before they start. It's radioactive labelled glucose, very small dose and no other way to do it. It's the glucose that's taken up by cancer cells

@jillxz9424 Жыл бұрын

I’m terrified of MRI and this looks like an open MRI . I cannot do one of these

@cassieoz1702 11 ай бұрын

It isn't as narrow or long and doesn't make the same nasty noise

@Christynmaine 4 ай бұрын

@@cassieoz1702. That’s what I wanted to know. Thanks. I’ve needed Ativan to get through an mri but not for a Lexi scan. As long as they don’t put that awful cage over my face 😅.