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1. Does my insurance cover PET Scans?
2. Do I have to have any special preparation for a PET Scan?
3. Will the PET Scan be painful?
4. How much radiation is involved in a PET Scan?
5. If I have to pay for PET Scans myself, what is the cost?
7. When will I get the results of my PET Scan?
9. Will I need someone to drive me to and from the PET Scan?
Q. Does my insurance cover PET Scans?
A. PET Scans for certain conditions are covered by Medicare and most insurance companies. The evaluation for many types of cancers is covered, but not all. Currently PET scanning is covered by medicare for evaluation of many lung cancers (but not small cell), head and neck cancer, gastrointestinal cancer, melanoma, thyroid cancer, breast cancer, and lymphoma. We will help you to determine in advance what your insurance will pay. BACK TO TOP
Q. Do I have to have any special preparation for a PET Scan?
A. Yes, you do. Click below for the Pet Scan Protocal BACK TO TOP
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Q. Will the PET Scan be painful?
A. For the PET Scan we will test your blood sugar with a finger stick and then give you an intravenous injection of a radioactive isotope of sugar called FDG. BACK TO TOP
Q. How much radiation is involved in PET Scans?
A. The radioactive isotope dose is about the same as for a CT scan. The amount of radiation involved is still within a safe range for such a test. BACK TO TOP
Q. If I have to pay for PET Scans myself, what is the cost?
A. Fortunatly most insurance plans and Medicare pay for PET Scans. If you are not insured, call our office and discuss a payment schedule. We will discuss the options with you prior to scheduling your scan. BACK TO TOP
Q. Is PET Scan a non-invasive test?
A. Yes it is. BACK TO TOP
Q. When will I get the results of my PET Scan?
A. The information gained by the PET Scanner is processed by a computer and then reviewed by our radiologist. Your doctor will have the results within 24 hours or sooner.. BACK TO TOP
A. PET Scans are very safe. BACK TO TOP
Q. Will I need someone to drive me to and from the PET Scan?
A. Generally speaking, no. PET Scanning does not usually require any sedation or pain medication, so generally, you will be able to drive yourself and go about your normal activity after the test.
However, if you are having a scan because of problems in the head and neck region, you will be given a medication to relax the muscles in your neck. This medication may make you drowsy. If this is the case you will need to have a driver come with you. BACK TO TOP
Q. What will my PET Scan show?
A. PET scans are most often used to detect for the presence of cancer and to see if and where it has spread throughout the body. It will help your doctor determine the best course of treatment for your condition. BACK TO TOP
Q. Is PET Scan the best test for cancer detection?
A. PET Scanning has be shown to be extremely sensitive for detecting cancer and its location. When used in conjunction with Ultrasound, CT Scans and/or MRI it is very effective in the detection of evidence of cancer spread. BACK TO TOP
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