CT Scanning Experience
A Computer Tomography scan can assist doctors in detecting cancer. It can also help in identifying the shape and size of the tumor. Most CT scans are usually carried out as an outpatient procedure which is painless and takes about 10 to 30 minutes. CT scans show a cross-section of the body including the organs, bones and soft tissues more clearly than standard X-rays. CT scans can show the location , size and shape, and even the blood vessels that feed the tumor. Doctors use CT scans to help them guide a needle in removing a small piece of tissue (CT-guided biopsy). They can also be used to guide needles for cancer treatments such as radiofrequency ablation (RFA) which uses heat to destroy a tumor. CT scans are like standard X-ray tests in a way. While an X-ray uses a beam of radiation from one angle, a CT scan uses a pencil-thin beam to create a series of pictures from different angles. • When preparing for a CT scan, you put on a robe and remove any jewelry, underwire bars or m