PET Scans (Positron Emission Tomography) & Nuclear Medicine Technologists

An overview of PET scan technology, how it works to detect diseases, and the role of nuclear medicine technologists.

A PET (Positron Emission Tomography) scan is an imaging test that helps detect early signs of diseases like cancer, heart disease, and brain disorders. It works by using a small, safe amount of radioactive tracer injected into the body to highlight diseased cells.