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X-rays and sometimes a CT or MRI scan may be performed to confirm the diagnosis.
Worcester Suite is also the waiting area for radiotherapy CT scans, radiotherapy treatment appointments and radiography clinic consultations.
A Computed Tomography (CT) scanner is an X-ray machine which produces an image of a cross-section or a slice of the body.
During this appointment you will need to have a scan taken on a machine called a CT simulator.
chest, abdomen and pelvis CT is a detailed X-ray examination of the body.
This is called ‘staging investigations’ and can involve several tests which may include the following: Computerised tomography (CT) scan CT is a detailed
Each patient’s treatment area is mapped using a CT scan and the latest camera systems in the Linac track the tumour in real time as the patient breathes
are lots of different projects which need support from funding smaller projects such as vein finders or jaundice monitors for babies right through to CT
This is called ‘staging investigations’ and can involve several tests which may include: Computerised Tomography (CT) scan CT is a detailed X-ray examination
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If a stroke is suspected, the patient is promptly taken for a CT scan to identify whether the stroke was caused by a blocked artery (an "ischaemic stroke
Before receiving your treatment, you will need to have a CT scan and measurements taken. This CT scan is repeated after your surgery.
You will need a radiotherapy planning CT scan before starting your treatment.
Gloucester Hospitals Charity, explains: “As a charity, we’re here to help our local hospitals do even more, whether through funding technology such as new CT
Investigations Some investigations may need to be arranged with other departments, for example with radiology (CT, Ultrasound and MRI), because of this
During the CT scan, you will be put in the position in which you will have your treatment.
A radiographer will call you through when they are ready to do your planning CT scan or deliver your treatment. More information can be found below:
A CT Colonography does not allow any therapeutic therapies to be performed.
Before the decision is made to have surgery, you may have several tests such as an MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) scan, a CT (Computerised Tomography