Several advanced imaging techniques are employed for enhanced visualization of cancer:
1. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): Provides high-resolution images of soft tissues and is particularly useful for brain, spinal cord, and musculoskeletal tumors. 2. Computed Tomography (CT): Offers detailed cross-sectional images and is commonly used for detecting lung, liver, and pancreatic cancers. 3. Positron Emission Tomography (PET): Often combined with CT (PET-CT), this technique highlights areas of high metabolic activity, typical in cancer cells. 4. Ultrasound: Real-time imaging used for guiding biopsies and assessing tumors in organs such as the liver, kidneys, and breasts. 5. Molecular Imaging: Involves the use of biomarkers to visualize specific molecular pathways involved in cancer.
