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Oncology & advanced treatments

PET scan

Functional imaging that complements assessment and follow-up, particularly in oncology.

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About the specialty

A PET scan (positron emission tomography) is an imaging test that shows the activity of certain cells in the body. It is often combined with a CT scan.

It is prescribed by the doctor according to the situation. Polycrabat Sevamed directs the patient and organises the test within the care pathway.

Main conditions treated

  • Staging of certain cancers
  • Assessment of response to treatment
  • Detection of recurrence
  • Help in choosing a strategy
  • Investigations depending on the indication
  • Situations decided at a multidisciplinary meeting

How the test is carried out

The techniques used and their indication are decided by the doctor, case by case. As a general guide:

  • Injection of a tracer
  • Scan combined with CT
  • Interpretation by a nuclear medicine physician or a radiologist
  • Comparison with previous scans

Depending on the medical indication, the technique concerned is offered within the Polycrabat Sevamed network. Its availability in a specific facility is confirmed by the coordination team on a case-by-case basis.

The patient pathway

  1. 01
    File reviewAnalysis of reports, imaging and available results.
  2. 02
    Multidisciplinary discussionJoint opinion of the disciplines concerned on the strategy.
  3. 03
    Assessment and imagingTests needed for the treatment decision.
  4. 04
    TreatmentSurgery, medical treatment, radiotherapy or a combination according to the strategy.
  5. 05
    MonitoringFollow-up of treatment effects and tolerance.
  6. 06
    Follow-up and referring doctorContinuity with the doctor in the home country.

A multidisciplinary approach

The nuclear medicine physician works with the oncologist, the radiologist and the surgeon.

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Key facts to understand tests and treatments before discussing them with your doctor.

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International patients

Polycrabat Sevamed supports patients coming from abroad: file review, referral to a specialist, scheduling appointments, hospitalisation, coordination of the medical stay and continuity with the doctor in the home country.

International patientsMedical evacuation to Morocco

Second medical opinion

Have you already received a treatment proposal? You can send your medical file so that it can be referred to the expertise suited to your situation.

No automated diagnosis and no guaranteed timeframe: the file is reviewed by the medical team concerned.

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The information on this page is general and does not replace a doctor’s advice. The indication for a test, treatment or procedure is decided by the doctor after reviewing the file and examining the patient.

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