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About us
Our Positron Emission Tomography (PET) service performs around 5000 scans each year, mostly for people with cancer, dementia and epilepsy.
We provide scans for patients as well as for research. Our research programs bring together basic molecular and cell biology discoveries and translate these to improve patient care for people with cancer and brain conditions.
Our services
We provide PET scans to:
- See detailed images of your tumours
- See if epilepsy surgery will be effective for you
- Find out the extent of your dementia
- Find out what kind of dementia you have
- Perform research to improve our understanding of cancer and brain conditions
Related services
Referrals
For patients
You need a referral from your GP, specialist or health care provider to access this service.
For health professionals
Find out how to refer your patient.
Contact us
Centre for Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
Phone: 03 9496 5718
Fax: 03 9457 6605
Open hours: Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm
Director
Professor Andrew Scott
Medical & Scientific Director, Molecular Imaging & Therapy
Location
Level 1, Harold Stokes Building
Austin Hospital
145 Studley Road
Heidelberg VIC
Postal address
Molecular Imaging & Therapy
Austin Hospital
PO Box 5555
Heidelberg VIC 3084
Australia
