Gail almost has it right - the PET/CT more accurate in that the adjunctive CT part allows for correlation of the region of interest with accurate anatomical information which a standard PET alone does not do. Earlier attempts at this also had software that could do a fusion of a CT and a PET scan image (done separately but not as accurate).

Just for the record, my CCC does not order CT's, PET or PET/CT's except for the initial triage but they do order an annual MRI to limit radiation exposure.

I have CD copies of most of my MRI's, have been in the radiological business for for over 25 years and still can't read them... Most of the copies you get aren't full res anyway - refering physician copies aren't required to be.

I am a DIY person as well and am still working on a 160 sq ft building that I started in November. I spent today splicing and pigtailing all of the many receptacle boxes and lighting. All to commercial NEC code. 12 circuits in this small building - more than in my house, including a 220/20A for an HVAC wall unit. It has morphed from an electronics lab to a home theater... The shell is 100% and I am installing the insulation now. An electrican will conduit in the electrical service in rigid hardwall I also had to have the main service upgraded to 200A) then the drywall people can take over (I do have my limits at almost age 60). It almost killed me hauling all of the material down to the building site. I really thought I could build this thing in a month!

It sure does take your mind off of cancer though... Monday I see the RO at the CCC for my semi-annual check up. I am heading towards my 5th year of cancer free.