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A positron emission tomography (PET) scan is an imaging test that uses a small amount of radioactive tracer to measure the rate of glucose (sugar) that the cells in your lung use.

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These are used to aid in diagnosis and guide treatment. The scan itself takes 20 to 30 minutes. PET scans are considered to be safe. The main risk arises from exposure to radiation during the test.

On when should a patient get a PET scan for lung cancer evaluation, Dr Mutua says if a chest x-ray or chest CT scan reveals suspicious findings, a PET scan is the next appropriate step.