Video about PET Scans

Like many women, Kim Pierce had the normal concerns about breast cancer. When she discovered a lump in her breast, Kim had the standard tests including mammography and ultrasound. When the results came back negative and her physician told her to "wait and watch," it concerned her.

After two years of repeated mammograms with inconclusive results, Kim's concern had grown to alarm. That is when she heard about PET imaging. The results of Kim's PET scan showed that the lump in her breast was indeed cancerous.

"My physicians continually told me there was nothing to worry about because it wasn't showing up on their normal detection methods. The PET scan showed a tumor that was 3 centimeters, and it lit up like a christmas tree."

Fortunately, because of the PET scan, Kim's cancer was diagnosed before it had the opportunity to spread.

"I'm living proof that a PET scan can save your life. I'm certain that it would have been a very short time before I had metastatic disease, and I would not be here."

Let's Live - 8 minute video about PET scans and breast cancer.

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