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can you detect ovarian cancer by a full body ct scan?

i had a full body scan this morning so i had it already...

Public Comments

1. if it's large enough to be seen, they could really detect anything abnormal from a full body ct scan - but getting one would not be an easy task, they don't just let anyone who wants one get a ct scan, let alone a full body scan..
2. Its possible to detect cancer cells with ct scan. pet scan is a better choice. The pet scan show a better picture when injected with the dye they use.
3. If it is large enough yes, though a PET scan would be a better alternative. That being said you don't need to go through so much radiation to check for an ovarian cancer, a simple ultrasound can detect masses.