NEW in Breast Imaging: Cerianna PET/CT Scans

Our breast imaging service is now offering Cerianna (fluoroestradiol F 18) PET/CT Scans, an enhanced, non-invasive, way to accurately detect estrogen-receptor (ER) positive breast cancer, one of the most common forms of breast cancer.

One in eight women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. Among these, 70-80% of breast cancers are hormone receptor-positive meaning the hormone estrogen causes these cancers to grow. Cerianna is a new radioactive agent that allows accurate ER characterization of metastatic lesions in a fast, non-invasive PET/CT examination. It aids in the detection of estrogen receptor (ER)-positive lesions in patients with recurrent or metastatic breast cancer, through an injection in the vein in preparation for the PET/CT scan.

Once injected, Cerianna circulates through the bloodstream for 60 minutes and then the PET/CT imaging is conducted. Because Cerianna PET/CT scan is a whole body diagnostic tool, medical professionals can visualize where the ER-positive breast cancer is within the patient, regardless of location. The estimated total time of the procedure is less than 2 hours.

This allows the oncologist to accurately assess the cancer location and provide a more targeted and efficient plan of treatment for the patient.

Advantages of Cerianna PET/CT imaging:

• New diagnostic tool for whole-body imaging with lesion level assessment of ER status
• One day, non-invasive imaging procedure
• Easy prep, NO fasting required
• Quick exam, start to finish less than 2 hours
• Results within 24 – 48 hours

Our PET Imaging clinic in Garland, Texas, is now offering this imaging service. If you have been diagnosed with breast cancer, talk to your healthcare provider or oncologist to see if Cerianna is right for you.

Click here to schedule an appointment and to learn more about Cerianna, or call (972) 279-5172.