Physiological and anatomical information in a single scan  PET
(positron emission tomography) scans provide specific
information about organ and cell functioning by distinguishing
among healthy, diseased and dead tissue; CT scans provide a
detailed picture of the body’s internal anatomy. Lancaster
Regional’s highly sophisticated PET/CT scanning technology
combines the physiological information from a PET scan and the
anatomical information from a CT scan to provide a comprehensive
image of the body in a single scan.  PET/CT imaging is primarily
used to diagnose cancer and evaluate treatment by providing:
• Information about cellular activity to help doctors
distinguish between benign and malignant tumors.   • A single,
full-body scan that reveals where cancer exists.   • Evidence of
cellular changes — which can be seen much earlier than
structural changes — to allow doctors to evaluate treatments
earlier and make necessary modifications.   • More accurate
information to detect recurrence. PET/CT scans can