Fusion Technology: The Use of PET/CT in Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

Course overview

Image fusion is a process in which nuclear medicine images are superimposed with CT or MRI to produce detailed views of the body, allowing information from two exams to be correlated and interpreted in a single image. This leads to the gathering of precise information and accurate diagnoses. When these methods are combined, radiologists can pinpoint the anatomic location of abnormal metabolic activity within the body. This module will explore the principles and applications of combined PET/CT technology in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. The content in this course is applicable to radiology professionals in acute facilities with knowledge about the importance of fusion technology in cancer diagnosis and treatment and the future of fusion technology using PET and CT in patient care.