May 7, 2024 · A CT scan can show nearly all parts of the body. Healthcare professionals use it to diagnose disease or injury and to plan medical, surgical or radiation treatment.

Brain CT scans allow for quick imaging of the brain and skull from different angles. This can help show issues such as bleeding, swelling or tumors. Brain CT scans are typically the first test done after …

May 24, 2025 · A PSMA PET scan is an imaging test that detects prostate cancer anywhere in the body. This test is most often used to look for prostate cancer that spreads or comes back after treatment. A …

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 radioactive …

May 31, 2025 · A coronary calcium scan is a special computerized tomography (CT) scan of the heart. It looks for calcium deposits in the heart arteries. A buildup of calcium can narrow the arteries and …

Radiation therapy can come from a large machine outside your body (external beam radiation), or radiation therapy can come from small radioactive seeds and wires that can be placed inside your …

Jan 5, 2024 · Overview A SPECT scan is a type of imaging test that uses a radioactive substance and a special camera to create 3D pictures. This test is also known as single-photon emission …

Feb 13, 2024 · Radiation sickness also is called acute radiation syndrome or radiation poisoning. Radiation sickness is not caused by common medical imaging tests that use low-dose radiation, …

Jun 11, 2025 · To diagnose bone metastasis, your healthcare professional may suggest imaging tests. Tests may include: X-ray. Bone scan, also called bone scintigraphy. Computerized tomography scan, …

Nov 11, 2025 · A thorough physical exam, including an ear exam, is often the first step in acoustic neuroma diagnosis and treatment. An acoustic neuroma, now called vestibular schwannoma, may be …