CT Treatment Plans

Overview-
A treatment plan CT takes images of the area targeted by your Oncologist. You will be scanned and positioned according to the Oncologists specific instructions.

Preparation-
There is no preparation for the procedure.
You may be asked to bring a positioning device with you from the Oncologists office. Please remember to bring it or we will not be able to do the test.

Length of exam-
The Treatment Plan CT will take approximately 15 to 30 minutes.

How is the exam performed?
You will be asked to remove any metallic objects from the area of interest and you may be asked to change into a gown. You will need to lie on a hard CT table for this procedure. The CT scanner will take images for your Oncologist.

Results-
You Oncologist will use the images acquired from this test to plan your radiation treatment. Please talk to the Oncologist for the results of the test.

This page is intended for education purposes only. This should not replace medical advice from your physician. Please call your physician if you have medical questions concerning your health. For any questions about the procedure, please contact the radiology department.