Thursday 9 September 2010

PET/CT Technique To Detect Breast Cancer Metastasis

According to a recent study, PET/CT scans can be used for the most accurate, efficient and effective detection of breast cancer metastasis to bone. The study was conducted CTby researchers from the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Breast cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in women. Around 1/3 of breast cancer patients usually have their breast cancer metastasizing to reach other locations, mainly bone. The study is highlighted in the June issue of the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

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