Should I Be Worried About the Spot in My Lung on My Chest X-Ray?
2011年12月30日 · Lung nodules are common. If you have a CT scan of the chest, about half the time, one or more small nodules will be found. They appear white because they are denser …
Mayo Clinic Q and A: How early should I be screened for lung …
2022年9月1日 · A CT scan can spot cancers as small as a grain of rice. The importance of finding cancer early is significant because survival after lung cancer treatment is directly related to the …
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Diagnosing ovarian cancer
2017年11月10日 · If ovarian cancer is suspected based on symptoms or exam, women often will undergo a CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis, or an ultrasound of the pelvis. On a CT scan, a …
CT Lung Scans Recommended for High Risk Patients
2013年7月29日 · Results of the National Lung Screening Trial, published in the fall of 2011, suggested that smokers and former smokers might benefit from lung CT scan screening. It …
Expert alert: Are CT scans safe? - Mayo Clinic News Network
2015年10月5日 · Dr. McCollough wrote “Answers to Common Questions About the Use and Safety of CT Scans,” which was published Oct. 1 in Mayo Clinic Proceedings as a Q&A in an …
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Do I need a heart scan?
2017年7月15日 · A heart scan can reveal if you have any calcium in your heart’s arteries. The test itself doesn’t take long — usually about 10 to 15 minutes. The entire appointment may take up …
Quick Recovery From Kidney Cancer With Ablation Therapy
2019年12月30日 · "That CT scan caught the top of my kidneys, and on my left kidney, they discovered a spot," Carol says. An unexpected problem. Melissa Nissen, M.D., a urologist at …
Mayo Clinic Q and A: PET scans important in assessing some forms …
2019年2月1日 · A PET scan is particularly well-suited to provide this information. Unlike other imaging technology, such as a CT scan or an MRI, a PET scan can definitively show if the …
Mayo Clinic Q&A: Coronary calcium scan evaluates heart disease …
2024年5月3日 · The coronary calcium scan starts with a CT scan of your chest that measures calcification in the arteries that feed your heart. It's typically a one-time test that combines a …
What causes gastrointestinal bleeding and how serious is it really?
2020年10月12日 · Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is a symptom of a disorder in your digestive tract. The blood often appears in stool or vomit but isn't always visible, though it may cause the stool …