Can a CT Scan Detect Cancer?

A CT scan is one of the most frequently utilized exams to detect cancer and to show things such as a tumor’s shape and size. CT scans are most often done as an outpatient procedure. The scan is painless and usually takes between 5 to 30 minutes.Wha…

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month!

Colorectal cancer is a cancer that starts in the colon or the rectum. Colon cancer and rectal cancer are often grouped together because they have many features in common. Excluding skin cancers, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer dia…

St. Paul Radiology and Suburban Radiologic Consultants Combine to Form Midwest Radiology

St. Paul Radiology and Suburban Radiologic Consultants Combine to Form Midwest Radiology Merger positions the group among the nation’s largest independent, privately-held radiology practicesST. PAUL, Minn. – The shareholders and boards of two of t…

CT vs MRI: What's The Difference?

  Often times, patients ask us “What’s the difference between a CT (or CAT) Scan and an MRI?” These scans can look similar at first glance, but in reality, they are vastly different in their use and their functionality.  Basic function CT scans …

Calcium Build Up In Your Blood: Dangers and Symptoms

Calcium is an essential mineral found in the human body. Only one percent of calcium in the body is found in the blood stream. All the rest is found in our bones and teeth.What are the Dangers of Calcium Deposits in Arteries? When excess calcium a…