Nearly half of all men and a little over one-third of all women in the United States will develop cancer during their lifetimes. Today, millions of people are living with cancer or have had cancer. However, research shows the sooner a cancer is found and treatment begins, the better the chances are for recovery.
Many imaging techniques are available for detecting cancer as well as tracking treatment after a cancer is diagnosed. In addition, certain imaging procedures are able to aid in directing surgery or evaluating tumor recurrence.
At Inland Imaging, there are several different imaging technologies available to cancer patients. Each modality is designed to acquire specific information. Often an oncologist will utilize several of these technologies to get the best overall picture of a patient’s health.