PET Scan
These days, many hospitals utilize whole body imaging to diagnose multiple myeloma. Among these, PET or positron emission tomography is one of the most common techniques. During this process, a type of radioactive sugar called FDG will be injected into your blood. If there are any cancerous cells in the body, they will absorb this substance and create a clear image around the affected areas. Though the pictures are not so detailed like an MRI or CT scan, it would help your doctor examine the whole body. Thus, this method is often combined with a CT or MRI scan for a comprehensive diagnosis. [6]
