PET/CT Prostate Axumin Study: How to prepare and what to expect - 06/2023

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PET/CT Prostate Axumin Study: How to prepare and what to expect

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Abstract

This handout explains how to prepare for a PET/CT prostate Axumin study. This study is used to diagnose cancer in the prostate gland. It is done for patients who have still have symptoms of cancer after being treated for the disease. The study is usually done if levels of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) rise after treatment.

Author

Radiology/Imaging Services

Publisher

University of Washington Medical Center

Date Published (original date)

2017

Revision Date

06/2023

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General Subject

Diagnostic Tests

Patient Care Procedures & Instructions

Specific Subject/Keyword

Cancer

Cancer Detection

PET/CT Scan (positron emission tomography/computed tomography scan)

Radiology

Languages

English

Record ID

4589