Next Generation Radiology Utilizes PET/CT for Accurate Melanoma Staging
May 21, 2008
(Great Neck, N.Y.) It is the time of year when people trade in their scarves and hats for flip flops and beach towels. Many people will spend their summer enjoying trips to the beach, golf outings, boat rides and picnics. Unfortunately, the summer sun’s UV rays also pose a threat to the health of their skin. The National Cancer Institute estimates that 62,480 new cases of melanoma will emerge in 2008.
May is Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month and Next Generation Radiology encourages people to take proper precautions when outdoors. “There needs to be increased melanoma awareness,” says Dr. David Katz, Next Generation Radiology Medical Director. “A dermatologist can perform initial melanoma screening with direct skin evaluation, and we at NGR will use our advanced PET/CT technology to accurately stage the melanoma if needed. NGR can also perform follow-up PET/CT imaging to assure that there is no tumor recurrence or spread of disease.”
In 2003 NGR became the first practice on Long Island to embrace combined dual scanner PET/CT technology. “Over 4,000 exams have been performed and interpreted by our experienced team,” says Mark Pugach, NGR co-founder. “Next Generation is a proud member of the National Oncologic PET Registry allowing patients easier access to PET/CT technology.”
People are encouraged to have any moles with a change in size, shape or color screened as early as possible. If melanoma is found and treated in its early stages, the chances of recovery may be very good. For more information on melanoma staging or PET/CT technology, contact Next Generation Radiology at (516) 504-1600 or visit www.nextgenerationrad.com.
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