Through the veins, a tracer flows, A glowing map where life force shows. Radioactive, yet so light, Guides the scan through day and night.
A PET scan starts with needle’s grace, A drop of energy we trace. It settles in the cells that need To burn the fuel of life’s own speed.
Healthy tissue stays serene, But cancer cells—they blaze, unseen. They grasp the tracer, glowing bright, A sign of battle, dark or light.
The scanner hums, its circle spins, Detecting where the glow begins. A 3D map of body’s core, Revealing truths we can’t ignore.
For cancer, brain, and heart disease, The PET scan shows where pain won’t cease. A glimpse into what lies beneath, In metabolic webs we weave.
The CT joins, a partner true, To give the body’s form its due. Together, they illuminate The paths where life or death may wait.
From brain to lung, from heart to bone, This dance of light makes illness known. A tool for healers, sharp and clear, The PET scan shines where shadows leer.
