Arranged by CION · Report reviewed by your doctor
A PET-CT scan combines two scans in one: it shows both the shape of organs and how active cells are, so it can show where cancer is in the body.
Your CION doctor tells you if you need it, books it and explains the result.
How the scan fits into your care.
Your doctor checks whether the scan is needed and which kind is best.
CION’s team books it and tells you how to prepare.
The scan is done at the diagnostic centre. Most scans take less than an hour.
Your CION doctor reads the report with you and explains what it means for your treatment.
Your CION oncologist reviews the report with you, and the tumour board uses it to plan your treatment. Doctors you can see in the Vizag region are marked.
Your doctor picks the scan that answers the question about your cancer.
CION’s team arranges it and tells you how to prepare.
You go through the result with your doctor, not alone.
Treat cancer with medicines, such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy and targeted therapy.
Dr. Bharati Devi GorantlaVizag region
8+ years · MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DM (Medical Oncology) (Adyar, Chennai), ECMO, MRCP SCE (UK)
10+ years · MBBS, DM (Medical Oncology), MD (Radiation Oncology)
10+ years · MBBS, DNB (Internal Medicine), DM (Medical Oncology)
8+ years · MBBS (Gold Medal), DNB (General Medicine), DM (Medical Oncology) (Gold Medal)
8+ years · MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DrNB (Medical Oncology), ECMO, MRCP SCE (Medical Oncology) (UK)
7+ years · MBBS, DM (Medical Oncology), MD (Internal Medicine)
Treat cancer with carefully aimed radiation.
Dr. Venkata Sushma PVizag region
15+ years · MBBS, MD (Radiation Oncology)
10+ years · MBBS, MD (Radiation Oncology)
10+ years · MBBS, MD (Radiation Oncology), MPH
Decide whether an operation can remove the cancer, and the right time for it.
Dr. Raghavendra NaikVizag region
10+ years · MBBS, MS (General Surgery), M.Ch (Surgical Oncology)
Dr. Paila Gowri NaiduVizag region
7+ years · MBBS, MS (General Surgery), M.Ch (Surgical Oncology), FMAS
12+ years · MBBS, MS (General Surgery), M.Ch (Surgical Oncology)
8+ years · MBBS, MS (General Surgery), M.Ch (Surgical Oncology), FMAS, FARIS (Ongoing)
20+ years · MBBS (AIIMS), MS (Surgery) (AIIMS), DNB (Surgical Oncology), MRCS (Edinburgh)
5+ years · MBBS, MS (General Surgery), DrNB (Surgical Oncology), FALS Oncology
10+ years · MBBS, MS (General Surgery), DrNB (Surgical Oncology)
Not sure which scan you need?
A CION oncologist can tell you. Book a consultation in Vizag.
Your doctor explains why the scan is needed and what it can and can’t show.
Your checklist
Share your details and our care team will call you back to fix a time.
A look inside CION L.B. Nagar
PET-CT Scan: Other CION locations in Andhra Pradesh
PET-CT Scan isn’t available in Vizag itself. CION arranges it at a partner centre, usually in a bigger city, and your doctor tells you where to go. Your consultation and follow-up can be in Vizag or by video.
It uses a small amount of radiation. Your doctor asks for it only when the result will help your care. Tell your team if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Usually yes, for some hours before the scan. People with diabetes get special instructions.
Many insurance plans cover scans that a doctor has asked for. CION’s team helps check your cover.
Book a consultation in Vizag.
This page explains PET-CT Scan at CION Cancer Clinics, Vizag. It is general information, not medical advice. Your doctor advises on tests and treatment after seeing you.
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