Cancer Screening: What You Need to Know
27/11/2024
A CT scan takes detailed images of the inside of your body. It helps diagnose and monitor conditions and checks how a treatment is working.
X-ray equipment rotates around your body to take images from different angles. A computer processes the images to provide a detailed picture of the inside of the body.
CT (Computed Tomography) scans combine X-rays with computer processing to create cross-sectional images of the body. CT scans are used for:
CT scans offer detailed images and are often used when a high level of detail is necessary to make an accurate diagnosis.
Your doctor will tell you if you need to fast, follow a special diet, or drink a contrast drink before your scan. You should also inform your doctor about any medical conditions, medications, allergies, and if you are pregnant before the appointment.
If you are claustrophobic, discuss this with your doctor. They can give you a sedative to help you relax.
Wear loose, comfortable clothing, and remove any jewellery. Avoid clothes with zippers or metal objects.
You’ll lie flat on a bed while a scanner moves around you. Sometimes, the radiographer may give you a contrast medium to enhance the images. The medium can cause a temporary warm feeling or metallic taste.
You’ll need to lie very still for a clear image.
Risks are rare for CT scans, but it is important to be aware of them. Risks and complications include:
After the scan, you should be able to go home. If you had a contrast medium or a sedative, you may need monitoring for a short while. If you had a sedative, you should rest at home until the effects wear off.
You can receive this treatment at any one of the locations below.
After receiving your referral, we will contact you to arrange a suitable time and date for your scan.
Following the scheduling of your appointment, you will need to attend one of our clinics in Leeds or Sheffield for your scan.
After you have attended your appointment, a consultant will prepare a written report. This will be sent to your referring clinician 48 hours after your appointment.
If you require a copy of your report/images after discussion with your referrer, please contact us, and we can arrange this.
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If you are paying for your procedure or treatment with medical insurance, you will need to liaise closely with the insurance provider throughout the process.
Before attending your first appointment, you should contact your insurance company to check that that your condition is covered for all stages of treatments.
You will need to visit your GP and ask them to refer you to The LivingCare Group at Thorpe Park Clinic for a private procedure. Your GP will write a letter of referral and then either you or your GP can contact us to arrange your first appointment.
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