
What to Expect During Your PET Scan Appointment
Many patients feel anxious before imaging appointments, especially if they are unfamiliar with the process. Knowing what to expect can help ease concerns and make the experience smoother.
Weather Operations Update – January 26, 2026
Due to weather conditions, PET Imaging locations will operate as follows:
Tulsa will be closed today (January 26, 2026) due to weather conditions.
The Woodlands and Sugar Land plan to open at 12:00 PM CST today.
We will continue to monitor conditions and provide updates if hours change. Please stay safe.
According to the National Cancer Institute, there is strong evidence linking higher physical activity to lower risk of cancer. Anyone who has set a resolution knows how difficult it is to maintain them, so here are a few tips to help you successfully keep yours this year.
Understand what level of physical activity is appropriate for your age, gender and health. If you are dealing with a sickness or disease, consult your healthcare provider and get a physical medical exam before beginning an exercise routine. They may have recommendations on best practices or things to avoid you may not have known about.
Once you’ve talked with your healthcare provider and agreed on an appropriate amount of exercise and exercise type, make a plan and set realistic goals for yourself. Don’t overreach. While ambition is great, make sure you start your plan with easy steps to follow. As you achieve your smaller goals, your chances of success increase and it will help you stay motivated to reach your ultimate goal.
For example, if your ultimate goal is to finish a 5k run, you can start building a plan that starts with shorter distances, and once you reach those smaller goals, you can increase the distance until you reach your ultimate goal of a 5k.
Stay consistent. A key to reaching your exercise goals is sticking to your routine. Studies have shown that people maintain a consistent exercise routine in the long term if they make a habit of doing it regularly.
Furthermore, making a schedule or exercising at the same time every day are good ways to sustain your routine and make it last.
For example, you can make exercise a habit by planning to work out right after work every day or first thing in the morning. It’s important to choose a time that works best for you and stick to it.
An over-sedentary lifestyle increases the risk of developing chronic conditions and can lead to premature death. To name a few benefits, physical activity reduces the risk of cancer by reducing inflammation, improving the immune system’s function, helping maintain a healthy weight, and preventing high blood levels of insulin.

Many patients feel anxious before imaging appointments, especially if they are unfamiliar with the process. Knowing what to expect can help ease concerns and make the experience smoother.

Medical imaging plays a critical role in diagnosis and treatment planning, but not all scans provide the same information. CT and MRI scans focus on the structure of the body, while PET imaging shows how tissues and organs are functioning at a cellular level.

When your doctor orders a PET scan, it’s natural to have questions. PET imaging plays an important role in helping your care team better understand what’s happening inside your body—so they can make informed decisions about your care.

Many patients feel anxious before imaging appointments, especially if they are unfamiliar with the process. Knowing what to expect can help ease concerns and make the experience smoother.

Medical imaging plays a critical role in diagnosis and treatment planning, but not all scans provide the same information. CT and MRI scans focus on the structure of the body, while PET imaging shows how tissues and organs are functioning at a cellular level.

When your doctor orders a PET scan, it’s natural to have questions. PET imaging plays an important role in helping your care team better understand what’s happening inside your body—so they can make informed decisions about your care.

Pancreatic cancer has long been one of the most challenging cancers to treat, but advances in research, treatment, and advocacy are providing new hope. This Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, let’s focus on the importance of innovative treatment options and how we can support ongoing research for better patient outcomes.