CT, or computed tomography, is an essential tool in diagnosing and treating cancer. Oncology Hematology Care operates CT scanners in these offices:
You also may be referred to a nearby hospital or imaging center if CT scanning is required for your care.
CT is a diagnostic procedure that uses special x-ray equipment to obtain cross-sectional pictures of the body. The CT computer displays these pictures as detailed images of organs, bones, and other tissues. This procedure is also called CT scanning, computerized tomography, or computerized axial tomography (CAT).
In cancer care, CT is used in several ways:
- To detect or confirm the presence of a tumor
- To provide information about the size and location of the tumor and whether it has spread
- To guide a biopsy (the removal of cells or tissues for examination under a microscope)
- To help plan radiation therapy or surgery
- To determine whether the cancer is responding to treatment