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  1. Positron emission tomography scan - Mayo Clinic

    Apr 16, 2025 · A positron emission tomography (PET) scan is an imaging test that can help reveal the metabolic or biochemical function of the body's tissues and organs. The PET scan uses a …

  2. PSMA PET scan for prostate cancer - Mayo Clinic

    May 24, 2025 · A PSMA PET scan is an imaging test that detects prostate cancer. Learn how it works, why it's done and what results may show.

  3. PET shows hypermetabolic activity: What does it all mean?

    May 1, 2019 · "A PET scan (positron emission tomography) works to identify areas of hypermetabolic activity anywhere in the body. A radioactive substance is given to the patient …

  4. PSMA PET scan for prostate cancer - Mayo Clinic

    May 24, 2025 · A PSMA PET scan is an imaging test that detects prostate cancer. Learn how it works, why it's done and what results may show.

  5. PET scan results show hypermetabolic activity: What does this mean?

    Dec 10, 2022 · "A PET scan (positron emission tomography) works to identify areas of hypermetabolic activity anywhere in the body. A radioactive substance is given to the patient …

  6. Exploración por tomografía por emisión de positrones

    Apr 16, 2025 · El escáner PET-tomografía computarizada o PET-imágenes por resonancia magnética es una máquina grande parecida a una dona gigante en posición vertical, similar a …

  7. Positron emission tomography scan - Mayo Clinic

    Apr 16, 2025 · Mayo Clinic's highly specialized radiology teams perform and interpret nearly 20,000 PET scans each year. This large number of cases, integrated with ongoing research …

  8. Concerned that I have hit BCR - Mayo Clinic Connect

    Jul 20, 2025 · Though a PSA of 0.2 ng/mL following prostatectomy is the technical definition of BCR, recurrence can occur before that threshold is reached. So, if it’s suspected that BCR is …

  9. Rising psa 15 years after radiation: Is cancer back?

    Mar 28, 2025 · The technical definition of biochemical recurrence following radiation (according to the Phoenix Criteria) is a PSA increase of 2.0 ng/mL above nadir (even though biochemical …

  10. PSMA scan conflicting results - Mayo Clinic Connect

    Aug 8, 2025 · The PSMA PET scan report should mention the SUVmax scores for your blood, liver, and parotid glands. By comparing the SUVmax score of 4.1 in your prostate, is how they …