Cancer Imaging Techniques

In all stages of cancer treatment, a variety of biomedical imaging techniques are used. Imaging is an important aspect of cancer treatment procedures because it can provide morphological, structural, metabolic, and functional data. Despite breakthroughs in many areas of diagnostic radiology, human cancer detection and imaging remain a concern. Biomedical imaging is becoming increasingly relevant in all stages of cancer management. Clinical decision-making is assisted by integration with other diagnostic technologies such as in vitro tissue and fluid analyses. Early diagnosis of cancer using imaging-based screening is likely the most important factor in lowering mortality rates for some cancers. Prediction screening, biopsy advice for detection, staging, prognosis, therapy planning, therapy guidance, therapy response, recurrence, and palliation are some of the options included under biomedical imaging.

• X-ray
• Computed tomography (CT) scan
• Ultrasound (US)
• Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
• Single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT)
• Positron emission tomography (PET)
• Optical imaging
• Biomarker based detection technique