Imaging
About This Service
Imaging plays a critical role in cancer care by creating detailed pictures of the inside of the body. These images help detect cancer early, determine whether it has spread, guide treatment decisions, and monitor how well therapy is working. Your care team may use imaging studies to evaluate symptoms, understand the exact location of a tumor, plan surgery or radiation therapy, or watch for signs of cancer returning. Imaging is also an important part of long-term surveillance, helping detect recurrence early and supporting ongoing follow-up care. Early and accurate imaging can make treatment more effective and give patients more options for care.
Diagnostic imaging includes many different tools such as CT scans, MRI, ultrasound, X-rays, and nuclear medicine studies. Each type of imaging provides unique information that helps your care team understand what is happening inside the body and choose the most appropriate next steps.
Types of Imaging We Use
CT scans use X-rays and computer technology to create detailed cross-sectional images of the body. CT is commonly used to detect and diagnose tumors, determine whether cancer has spread, and guide biopsies or other procedures. It is often one of the first imaging tools used for cancers of the abdomen, pelvis, lungs, liver, kidneys, spine, and brain.
MRI uses magnetic fields and radio waves to produce highly detailed images of soft tissues. It is especially useful for evaluating the brain, spine, joints, and certain abdominal organs. MRI can identify subtle changes that may not appear on other imaging tests and is often used to diagnose or stage many types of cancer.
Ultrasound uses sound waves to create real-time images of organs and tissues. It is often used to examine the abdomen, pelvis, thyroid, lymph nodes, and soft tissue masses. Ultrasound can also guide needle biopsies to help ensure safe, accurate sampling of tissue.
X-rays capture quick images of bones and certain body structures. They can detect some cancers, lung abnormalities, bone lesions, and other concerns. Mammography, which uses low-dose X-rays, is one of the most effective tools for detecting breast cancer early.
Nuclear medicine uses small amounts of radioactive materials to show how organs and tissues are functioning. These tests help detect cancer in the bones, organs, or lymphatic system and can measure how far disease has progressed. Examples include bone scans and specialized PET or SPECT imaging.
Why Imaging Matters in Cancer Care
Imaging plays a role in nearly every step of the cancer journey:
- Early detection of cancers such as breast, lung, or thyroid
- Accurate diagnosis through visualization of abnormal tissues
- Staging to understand how advanced the cancer is
- Treatment planning, including surgery and radiation
- Monitoring response during therapy
- Watching for recurrence after treatment is complete
Clear, timely imaging helps your care team develop a personalized treatment plan that gives you the best possible outcome.
Patients That May Benefit
Our supportive services nurture the whole person, mind, body, and spirit, helping patients undergoing treatment manage side effects, find comfort, and promote well-being through every stage of care.
Hematologist
Medical Oncologist
Arlington
Arlington – USMD
Fort Worth - Central Campus
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Breast Surgeon
General Surgeon
Surgeon
Fort Worth - Central Campus
Granbury
Weatherford
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Breast Surgeon
Surgeon
Alliance
Fort Worth – Southwest
Mansfield
Patient Review
Gynecological Oncologist
Surgeon
Arlington
Arlington – USMD
Fort Worth - Central Campus
Patient Review
Gynecological Oncologist
Surgeon
Dallas
McKinney
Patient Review
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