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PET-CT treatment planning is a critical step in cancer care that combines two imaging techniques—Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and Computed Tomography (CT)—to create detailed pictures of the inside of the body. This advanced technology helps doctors pinpoint the exact location, size, and activity of | PET-CT treatment planning is a critical step in cancer care that combines two imaging techniques—Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and Computed Tomography (CT)—to create detailed pictures of the inside of the body. This advanced technology helps doctors pinpoint the exact location, size, and activity of tumours, enabling them to design highly precise and effective treatment plans. By integrating PET's functional imaging, which shows metabolic activity, with CT's anatomical imaging, which provides structural detail, clinicians can better differentiate between cancerous and healthy tissues. This comprehensive approach ensures that treatments like radiation therapy are accurately targeted, minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissues and improving overall treatment outcomes. | ||
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PET-CT treatment planning is a critical step in cancer care that combines two imaging techniques—Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and Computed Tomography (CT)—to create detailed pictures of the inside of the body. This advanced technology helps doctors pinpoint the exact location, size, and activity of tumours, enabling them to design highly precise and effective treatment plans. By integrating PET's functional imaging, which shows metabolic activity, with CT's anatomical imaging, which provides structural detail, clinicians can better differentiate between cancerous and healthy tissues. This comprehensive approach ensures that treatments like radiation therapy are accurately targeted, minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissues and improving overall treatment outcomes.
