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The second PET-CT scanner in Nova Scotia will be located in the Cape Breton Regional Hospital in Sydney.
According to a news release from the province, a positron emission tomography-computerized tomography (PET-CT) scanner can detect conditions such as cancer, brain disorders, and heart disease.
The province says it will cover remaining capital costs, including installation, and operating expenses for the machine.
“Once the scanner is in place, a Cape Breton patient will be able to stay much closer to home, getting the cancer care they need, through all stages of treatment, right here on the island,” said Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston in the release.
The Department of Health and Wellness and Nova Scotia Health are determining the costs and timelines for the machine’s installation.
“A cancer diagnosis can be one of the scariest times in anyone’s life,” said Michelle Thompson, minister of Health and Wellness. “Having access …
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