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  • 22/01/2025

I'm a bit worried and I'm hoping you can help. If someone doesn't have cancer but has an abnormal CT scan, would they still need to get a PET scan? Is it something only cancer patients go through? Also, are PET scans safe for elderly women? I just need some clarity on this.

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Dr. Dr Ibrahim Salah

Dr Ibrahim Salah

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for nomal people also we do pet scan

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