PET Scan: What Is It Like? (2020)

[@chrisgiacomino]

Nice job clarifying that this isn't a scan for pets, but a PET scan for cancer patients, among other things! The Center looks beautiful!

[@KailuaChick]

The snacks are a really nice touch!

[@dal8963]

We couldn't find instructions on diet in our paper work thank you for this summary as I know every person should talk to their doctor but this helped us remember what he already told us todo

[@marcocapristo9049]

Love the video. Clear, concise and informative.

[@kandyvincent4960]

"special sugar" lol

[@ozzymoto6483]

No kidding, radioactive sugar.

[@MRIPETCTSupportEngineer]

Very well thought out video. Im sure this has helped many patients with upcoming scans. The 690 looks great also.

[@scottfritz2228]

Excellent informative video! Only a 10 min scan! Thats fast!

[@petimaginginstituteofsouth8995]

Thank you, Scott!

[@thomasmondone7509]

when I went to Pembroke I freaked out and was claustrophobic had to leave without getting scanned :( would be nice if the tube wasn't so long !!

[@Christynmaine]

Can you bring your own music? I want to bring a meditation audio.

[@Beloved_Daughter777]

Hi my question is regarding the cardiac pet scan stress test. How long does that one take, meaning how long do I have to lie still on the table and will my arms and head be out? Will I be able to be sedated? Is it possible to have the test broken up into 2 seperate parts under the scanner so that I can move and get a break in between sections? Thank you!!!

[@lcwisdom1]

I never got a snack

[@hotrd91614]

I have panic attacks 🙃 oh 👎

[@bddybdz]

Can you detect infections? Or leukemia?

[@jq7136]

So do they always give some type of “sugar in IV”? Exactly what is in IV. If not diabetic do you still have some product with sugar in it?

[@cassieoz1702]

They always ask about diabetes and meds, and usually check your blood glucose level before they start. It's radioactive labelled glucose, very small dose and no other way to do it. It's the glucose that's taken up by cancer cells

[@jillxz9424]

I’m terrified of MRI and this looks like an open MRI . I cannot do one of these

[@cassieoz1702]

It isn't as narrow or long and doesn't make the same nasty noise

[@Christynmaine]

@@cassieoz1702. That’s what I wanted to know. Thanks. I’ve needed Ativan to get through an mri but not for a Lexi scan. As long as they don’t put that awful cage over my face 😅.

[@alouise3557]

I wish I lived in Florida. NY Healthcare is a JOKE.

[@dar7230]

F the pet scan ive already undergone ct that's it! I refuse this bs. I'm definitely refusing all treatment and 8 3rd MRI nope