The PET scan is often coupled with a CT scan. A radioactive sugar is injected into one of your veins. The sugar accumulates in the fast growing tumor cells and shows up as a bright spot on the scan.
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The PET scan is often coupled with a CT scan. A radioactive sugar is injected into one of your veins. The sugar accumulates in the fast growing tumor cells and shows up as a bright spot on the scan.