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    george_papas
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    I’m having a PET scan for staging. 🧠 How do PET scans work?

    PET scans: how they work and when they're used

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    Fact Detail
    How it works 🧬 Detects active cells via tracer
    Common uses 🎯 Cancer staging, response
    Preparation ⏰ Fasting, low activity
    Procedure ⏱️ Tracer wait, then scan
    • Drink water
    • Flush tracer naturally
    • Results reviewed by specialist

    What was your PET scan experience? 🩺

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