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On this episode of Oncology Unscripted, patient advocates Julie Johnson and Katie Coleman and radiation oncologist Dr. Matt Spraker host radiologist Dr. Costa Raptis, MD.

We start by discussing the process of acquiring and interpreting radiographic images. What happens after you get your scan, and how do radiologists read them and generate reports?

Also, how can patients know they are getting the right type of scan? We review some details of CT, MRI, and PET/CT scans.

Then we discuss an essential question: "What is normal?". How do radiologists measure lesions or tumors, and how is this done consistently across time? Are other physicians trained to read images like radiologists?

We also ask Dr. Costa about AI, the future of radiology, and we discuss how radiologists get excited when patients have exceptional responses.

The video podcast of this episode is available on our YouTube Channel!

Oncology Unscripted is a Photon Media production. Intro and Outro music by Emmy-award winning artist Lucas Cantor Santiago. Audio-only versions of our podcast are available on most podcast platforms.

Additional content from Matt Spraker can be found on his website, https://www.sprakermd.com/.

Additional content from Katie Coleman can be found at her website, https://www.katiekickscancer.com/.

This show and our opinions are meant for general informational purposes and are not medical advice. We encourage you to reach out to your doctors to discuss your individual case.