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PET/CT
The day of yourPET/CT exam...Bring all of your recent X-rays, CTs, MRI scans to the
radiologist to compare them with your PET/CT exam.
Do not eat or drink, except plain water, for 4-6 hours
before the scan. No coffee, no gum, no mints. Do not
exercise 48 hours before your exam. Diabetic patients will
need to keep their blood sugar level below 150.
Allow 2-3 hours for a PET/CT exam.
Tell the radiologist about any medication you may be
taking prior to the exam. In some cases, you may take
medication that can be tolerated on an empty stomach
except for cough medicine and medications that
contain sugar.
Please tell us if you are pregnant or if you might be
pregnant before the exam begins.
Where & when...
PET/CT Location
Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography
You’ve been scheduled for a PET/CT exam at the following TOWER Diagnostic Center:
4719 N. Habana AveTampa, FL 33614
Your exam is scheduled for:
Date
Time
4719 N. Habana Ave.Tampa, FL 33614
www.towerdiagnostic.com
The most advanced technologyin disease detection.
NW. Hillsborough Ave.
Sligh Ave. W.
W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
N.FloridaAve.
N.DaleMabryHwy.
W. Columbus Dr. W. Columbus Dr.
N.ArmeniaAve.
N.HabanaAve.
275
A PET/CT from Tower is...
A revolutionary method for
diagnosing many diseases that
are normally unseen by conven-
tional imaging. A Tower PET/CT
combines the two non-invasive
procedures, PET (Positron
Emission Tomography) and CT
(Computed Tomography) into
one single scan. The PET scan
reveals potential diseases, like
cancer, at the biological level.
The CT scan reveals three-
dimensional images of your
anatomy by using a combination
of X-rays and computers. The
result is an extremely accurate
exam that allows your
physician to diagnose a problem
by locating a tumor or diseased
area with unparalleled
specificity. A Tower PET/CT
exam can further assist your
physician by predicting the
likely result of various treat-
ment options. Some insurance
companies are reimbursing for
a PET/CT procedure, including
Medicare. Check with your
insurance company regarding
coverage for a PET/CT
exam at Tower
Diagnostic Center.
“As medical
practitioners
who work in
early detection
of cancer, this
is the most
advanced
diagnostic tool
available.” – Dr. Hemant D. Chheda Nuclear Medicine Director Tower Diagnostic Center
A PET/CT works by...Revealing changes in your body’s chemistry. In cancer,
these changes can occur before a mass or tumor starts to
organize and form. Before the exam, patients are given a
small amount of radioactive glucose. About an hour later,
when the scan begins, the PET/CT exam will reveal where
the glucose has been metabolized, indicating the function
and malignant potential of cancer cells, or lesions. In most
cases, the PET/CT exam can identify cancer cells before
they become a tumor. In a single PET/CT scan, your
physician may be able to determine:
• If a mass is malignant or benign • If treatment is effective or needs modifying • If there are more tumors unseen by conventional imaging
A PET/CT fromTower can...
Lung Cancer EpilepsyBreast Cancer Alzheimer’s DiseaseSkin Cancer Brain TumorsColon Cancer Coronary Heart DiseaseEsophageal Lymphoma
During your PET/CT exam...
If you are Claustrophobic...
You will remain awake but lie as still as possible. If you
are having a brain scan, you must remain awake because
your brain works differently when you are asleep.
Please ask your physician for advice if you feel anxiety or
are claustrophobic. A PET/CT is similar to other
diagnostic procedures. You may have a family member
or friend accompany you to your PET/CT. However, if you
receive medication for anxiety from your physician, you
will not be able to drive yourself home.
You may eat and drink immediately. We recommend you
drink lots of fluids after the exam to flush the radioactive
glucose from your system. You may resume normal daily
activities immediately unless you received any medica-
tion or sedation. A Tower Board Certified Radiologist will
review your PET/CT results following your exam. Those
results will be given to your physician.
After your PET/CT exam...
Assist your physician in the early diagnosis of diseases and neurological problems like:
PET imaging identifies a possible tumor.
PET/CT reveals accurate location& other potential areas of cancer.