Imaging technologies such as MRI, CT scans, and PET scans play a crucial role in cancer monitoring. These modalities provide detailed images of the internal structures of the body, allowing doctors to identify the location, size, and spread of tumors. Advanced imaging techniques like functional MRI (fMRI) and positron emission tomography (PET) scans can also provide information about the biological activity of the tumors, which is essential for planning and evaluating treatment.