Diagnosis of HPV-related throat cancer requires imaging with contrast enhanced computed tomography (CT) and/or positron emission tomography (PET) scans. It also requires a tissue diagnosis to confirm ...

Throat cancer refers to a group of cancers that ... Fortunately, the ensuing PET/CT scan showed that the cancer was localized to the voice box alone. At the time of my diagnosis, I was wrestling ...

a PET Scan and two biopsies and it has now been confirmed I have throat cancer and will require an operation," the 83-year-old was quoted as saying in a statement. "From past experience I realise ...

A PET scan uses a mildly radioactive liquid called a radioactive tracer. It shows areas of your body where cells are more active than normal. It's used to help diagnose some conditions, including ...

PET/CT is a useful tool ... at the primary site of the cancer and at the areas where it has spread. After an hour, the patient is taken to the scan room for the procedure. During the procedure ...

nose and throat). Diagnosis requires imaging with contrast enhanced computed tomography (CT) and/or positron emission tomography (PET) scans. It also requires a tissue diagnosis to confirm the ...