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Diagnosing cancer is a process that has rapidly improved in recent years due to advancing technology. Various procedures may be utilized to diagnose each specific type of cancer. Some include:
MRI;
PET/CT Scan;
Various forms of biopsies; and
Mammography.
Lima Memorial has continually strived to provide the latest technology in order to diagnose cancers sooner so that treatment may begin as early as possible.
Lima Memorial was the first in the nation to install the SecondLook CADx System which provides a second set of "eyes" in detecting possible breast cancers on either film screen or digital mammography. We continue to work with this company to develop CAD technology.
PET/CT is also a valuable tool in diagnosing cancer. This state-of-the-art technology, which combines a PET scan with a CT scan, is only available at Lima Memorial Patients experience increased comfort with a 55 percent reduction in scan time. In addition, patients no longer need to drink a prep solution prior to receiving the scan.
PET/CT is approved for many types of cancer, including breast, colorectal, esophageal, head and neck, lung, lymphoma and melanoma. PET/CT is also used in diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease and in cardiology for myocardial viability.
