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.
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MRI vs CT in Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, Key Differences Every Patient Should Know
This episode explains the major differences between MRI and CT scans in diagnosing and managing nasopharyngeal carcinoma, and when each imaging test is most useful. You will learn how these scans work, what they show, and why doctors choose one over the other.
- What MRI reveals about soft tissues and early tumor changes
- Why MRI is preferred for mapping tumor extent in the head and neck
- How CT helps detect bone involvement and metastasis
- Key advantages of MRI, including no radiation exposure
- Why CT is faster and helpful for lymph node evaluation
- How doctors decide which scan to use in different clinical scenarios
- When both MRI and CT are used together for a full diagnostic picture
By the end, you will understand how each imaging test contributes to accurate diagnosis and better treatment planning for nasopharyngeal cancer.
Blog Link: MRI vs CT in Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, What Are the Differences?
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Author: Dr. CHRISTINA NG VAN TZE
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