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While there is no standard recommendation as to who should or should not undergo a total body scan, you may receive the greatest benefit if you answer "yes" to any one of these questions:
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Are you a current or former cigarette smoker?
Do you have a family history of heart disease?
Do you have diabetes?
Do you have a family history of certain types of cancer?
Do you have occupational exposures to hazardous materials, e.g. asbestos?
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In most circumstances, the total body scan is of minimal value in people
under the age of 40. While the scan provides extensive information about
your current health and risk for developing several diseases, it does not
replace the need for screening for breast, prostate or ovarian cancer. |
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