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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.

PET vs. CT vs. MRI: What’s the Difference and Why PET Imaging Matters

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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.

A PET scan helps doctors:

  • Detect cancer earlier
  • Determine if cancer has spread
  • Evaluate how well treatment is working
  • Identify recurrence sooner

 

Because PET imaging looks at metabolic activity, it can reveal changes before they are visible on other imaging studies. This allows physicians to make more informed decisions and tailor treatment more precisely. PET scans are often combined with CT to give both functional and structural detail in one exam.

PET imaging provides an added layer of insight that supports faster, more accurate diagnosis and care planning.

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