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500+
Experienced Doctors & Nurses
254+
Ratings from Happy Customers
3+
Locations across Mumbai
10+
Years of Multi-Specialty Care
Why you should opt for getting PET Scan at MPCT?
  • Affordable - PET scan starting at INR 9999
  • Complimentary Consultation - Free Second Opinion With Mumbai’s top Oncologists Post Scan
  • 15 mins Scan Sessions - Minimal Exposure Time Tailored for Patients
  • Latest Molecular Imaging - Most Advanced PET scan machine in New Mumbai
  • Sameorting Day Rep - Quickest turnaround time in the market
  • Advanced Technology - Discovery IQ 5-Ring gives you precision, accuracy and comfort

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PET Scan

Cancer Detection Made Efficient!
PET Scan efficiently identifies various cancerous lesions which go undetected with a traditional CT scan.

A PET Scan is useful for:

  • Cancer detection
  • Evaluates the extent of the tumour spread
  • Monitors cancer recurrence
  • Determines the effectiveness of the cancer treatment
We at MPCT, endeavour to give you
  • Latest imaging technology with our Discovery 1Q-5 ring machine
  • Optimized speed, superior quality and customizable options
  • Patient-specific treatment plans
  • Lowest exposure possible

How should I prepare for a PET scan?
  • Refrain from exercising at least 24 hours prior to your scan
  • Be on a 6-hour fast before the scan
  • Discuss with your doctor the medications you are currently on and if you should continue with them before the scan
  • Inform the doctor of any allergies with respect to any medication
  • Notify if you suffer from claustrophobia or anxiety
  • Let the doctor know if you are diabetic
  • Notify if you are pregnant currently or are breastfeeding

What should I expect during a PET Scan?
  • You will be injected with radioactive glucose and wait for 45 minutes to allow the tracer to be fully absorbed into the body
  • Then you will be asked to lie down on the table
  • The PET scan is a big machine with a circular hole right at the center for the table to slide back and forth
  • You can also expect the table to be raised, lowered or tilted to captures images from various angles

What Our Patients Have To Say

  • Anu Sharma

    Mumbai

    "I underwent treatment from MPCT Hospital for breast cancer and I made a quick recovery. They offered me full support whether it be their lastest Discover IQ-ring machine-generated results or treatment post-scan with chemotherapy and free doctor consultation."

  • Manav Khandelwal

    Mumbai

    "I was noticing blood in my urine for quite some time. Later on, I started experiencing pain as well, this is when I approached MPCT and with their cutting-edge PET scan machine, they were able to detect my prostate cancer in 1 day."

  • Mansi Agarwal

    Mumbai

    "I am a professional athlete and have to spend a lot of time outdoors under the blazing sun practising. I had developed painful large lesions that burned and itched constantly. With the help of their high-functioning PET scan in Mumbai, I was diagnosed with skin cancer and was advised to undergo intensive treatment immediately"

  • Kaushik Srivastava

    Mumbai

    "I developed the habit of chain-smoking during my college years and found it challenging to let go of it for some time. A few months back I was diagnosed with lung cancer. MPCT hospital employed their latest machine, PET scan which detected my tumour to be in its early stages. I was advised by my doctor to start treatment and was assured that the lung cancer was curable even without needing surgical intervention."

  • Pravin Kar

    Mumbai

    "Due to the nature of my profession, I have to be in different parts of the city at different times of the day. MPCT hospital has centres in over 3 locations which makes it easy for me to drop by at any of their addresses and get my weekly consultation done without having to travel the extra mile. "

  • Ashraf Rahman

    Mumbai

    "The PET scan used by MPCT helped to timely evaluate the ongoing treatment from a different hospital and stop the spread of the tumour in my brain. I am impressed by their advanced machine which is also the cheapest PET scan in Mumbai and thankful to MPCT for saving my life."

FAQs
1. Does a PET scan hurt?
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No. A PET scan does not hurt. But you might feel uncomfortable from having to lie in various positions or having to hold your breath. You might also feel tired. During a PET scan, you will be injected with a radioactive tracer which might hurt if you are very sensitive to injections.
2. How long does a PET scan take?
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The scan will last anywhere between 15-30 minutes. However, the total procedure will take you approximately 2-3 hours as you will be required to wait for some time after the radioactive tracer has been injected into your body.
3. Is a PET scan harmful?
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A PET scan is considered to be a safe process as it exposes you to very little amounts of radiation. Additionally, the injected chemical gets removed from the body quickly as it has a very brief lifespan.
4. What should be avoided before and after a PET scan?
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Before the PET scan:

  • Follow a limited carbohydrate-based diet 24 hours before the scan
  • Other foods you should avoid are caffeine, candies, dairy products, fruits and their juices, sweetened beverages
  • Do not eat or consume anything 6 hours prior to the scan
  • If you are diabetic you cannot take your medications 4 hours prior to the scan
  • Do not exercise for 24 hours before the scan

After the scan

  • If you are breastfeeding you will need to wait for 24 hours for the effects of the radioactive chemicals to wear off
  • If you notice symptoms such as headache, nausea, vomit, fever, let your healthcare provider know right away.
5. How soon can I get my PET scan results?
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At MPCT hospital, we provide you with the results of your PET scan on the same day
6. Is the PSMA scan different from the PET scan?
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A PSMA is different from a regular PET scan in the sense that it is a sensitive scan used to detect prostate tumours. The word stands for prostate-specific membrane antigen which is a type of protein on prostate cancer cells.
7. What documents are we expected to bring along?
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On the day of the PET scan procedure you need to bring along all your previous reports, doctor prescriptions and CD.
8. When can you resume work after the PET scan?
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After a PET scan you go about your routine activities as usual unless suggested otherwise by your doctor.
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