Prostate Scan

A non-invasive scan of your body can be used to find out if, and where, cancer is in the prostate and whether it has spread to other parts of your body.

How does it work?

In a PSMA PET-CT, the tracer used for the PET scan includes a molecule that specifically binds to the PSMA protein, which is often found in large amounts on prostate cancer cells. That molecule is linked to a radioactive compound or radioisotope.

When you go through the PET/CT if any cancer is present it will light up in the scan.

It’s also more accurate!

Based on the imaging, PSMA PET-CT was 27% more accurate than the standard approach at detecting any metastases (92% versus 65%). Accuracy was determined by combining the scans’ sensitivity and specificity, measures that show a test’s ability to correctly identify when disease is present and not present.

PSMA PET-CT was more accurate for both metastases found in lymph nodes in the pelvis and in more distant parts of the body, including bone. Radiation exposure was also substantially lower with PSMA PET-CT than with the conventional approach.

Alzheimer’s Scan

An Amyloid Plaque PET scan helps determine whether patients show Amyloid plaque, the precursor to Alzheimer’s, up to twenty years before symptoms begin.

Pioneers in preventative health care screening

Perigon Imaging is a first-of-its-kind diagnosis center that helps determine several health concerns often years before symptoms even occur. These scans are used to determine what risk factors you have so that you and your doctor can determine how aggressive your treatment should be, whether different types of medications should be started, or whether you qualify for any groundbreaking clinical trials. Our dedicated patient coordinators will work with you to determine the best way forward, whether that is through insurance, Medicaid, personal pay or financing. We want everyone to be able to benefit from these scans!

Cardiac Scan

A cardiac PET CT scan is a painless imaging test that uses X-rays to take detailed pictures of your heart and its blood vessels. Computers can combine these pictures to create a three-dimensional (3D) model of the whole heart. 

During a cardiac PET CT scan, a small amount of a radioactive substance, called a radiotracer, is injected into the patient’s bloodstream. This radiotracer is a glucose-based substance tagged with a radioactive isotope. The radiotracer emits positrons, which are detected by the PET scanner.

The PET and CT images are then combined using specialized computer software to create a three-dimensional model of the heart. This 3D model allows us to visualize the blood flow, metabolic activity, and the overall structure of the heart and its blood vessels. It helps in the detection and evaluation of various cardiac conditions, such as coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction (heart attack), and abnormalities in the heart’s function.