What is a PET / CT scan:

Positron Emission Tomography — also called a PET/CT scan — is a powerful combination of the Positron Emission Tomography (P.E.T.) and Computed Tomography (CT) technologies. It is a safe, effective and non-invasive diagnostic imaging technique that provides highly detailed images of the body. A PET/CT scan provides highly detailed images that can be helpful in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, heart disease or brain disorders.