Diagnostics
How to Read a PET Scan Report
PET scan reports can be confusing. This guide explains the key terms — SUV, uptake, standardized uptake value — in plain language for cancer patients.
What Do Tumor Markers Mean?
Tumor markers are proteins measured in your blood that may indicate cancer activity. Here's what they are, which ones are used for which cancers, and their limitations.
What Is a Liquid Biopsy?
A liquid biopsy is a blood test that can detect cancer DNA. Here's how it works, what it's used for, and how it differs from a traditional tissue biopsy.
What Is ctDNA Testing (Liquid Biopsy)?
ctDNA testing detects fragments of cancer DNA in your blood. Learn what liquid biopsy is, when it's used, and what it can tell you about your cancer.
What Does SUV Mean on a PET Scan?
SUV (Standardized Uptake Value) is the key number in a PET scan report. Here's what it means, what values are concerning, and why context always matters.
How to Read a PET Scan Report
PET scan reports are full of technical terms that can feel overwhelming. Here's a plain-language guide to the most important sections and what they mean.
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