Patient guide

How to prepare for a CT or MRI scan

20 August 2026

What to bring, how the scan works and how long it takes. A separate section covers contrast media: tell your doctor in advance about allergic reactions, kidney disease, pregnancy or breastfeeding. Before an MRI, always report a pacemaker, metal implants, clips or fragments. This is a practical guide, not medical advice — confirm the exact preparation requirements with the clinic where your scan is scheduled.

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What to bring to an appointment with an oncologist

A checklist of documents and studies to gather before your visit: discharge summaries and reports, lab results, CT, MRI and PET discs together with their written reports, histology reports and slides. How to write your questions down in advance so nothing is forgotten during the appointment, and why it helps to bring a family member along. This is a practical guide and contains no recommendations on diagnosis or treatment.

20 August 2026