The Onco Life Podcast
Welcome to The Onco Life Podcast, your trusted source for cancer care insights, treatment updates, and patient-centered education. Hosted by the team at Onco Life Centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, this podcast is designed to guide patients, caregivers, and listeners through every stage of the cancer journey.
Each episode features expert advice from our oncologists, wellness tips, treatment innovations, and answers to the most common questions about cancer types, therapies, and recovery.
🎧 Empowering you with knowledge, support, and compassionate care—every step of the way.
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The Onco Life Podcast
When Is a CT Scan Needed for Nasopharyngeal Cancer Diagnosis: Imaging Insights for Early Detection and Treatment
This episode explores when and why a CT scan is crucial for diagnosing nasopharyngeal cancer. Learn how CT, MRI, and PET CT scans work together to detect tumors early, guide treatment planning, and improve patient outcomes.
Listeners will learn:
- How CT scans reveal tumor size, shape, and spread in nasopharyngeal cancer
- The difference between CT, MRI, and PET CT scans for diagnosis and staging
- Why early imaging plays a key role in treatment success
- The importance of biopsy as the gold standard for confirming cancer
- Common symptoms and risk factors linked to nasopharyngeal cancer
- How Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) influences diagnosis and care
- Advances in imaging technology that improve cancer detection and survival rates
Discover how modern imaging techniques support early detection and help doctors plan effective, personalized treatment for nasopharyngeal cancer.
Blog Link: When Is a CT Scan Needed for Nasopharyngeal Cancer Diagnosis
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Author: Dr. CHRISTINA NG VAN TZE
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