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Inside Your Scans: How CT, PET/CT, MRI and Ultrasound Guide Blood Cancer Care

Dr. Robyn Stacy Humphries (Charlotte Radiology) joins Dr. David Prologo (Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University) to explain the imaging tests

Inside Your Scans

How CT, PET/CT, MRI and Ultrasound Guide Blood Cancer Care

Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025 at 5pm PT / 8pm ET

Let’s make scans less scary (and less painful) together!

Scans can bring a lot of worry. Join expert radiologists Dr. Robyn Stacy Humphries (Charlotte Radiology) and Dr. David Prologo (Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University) to learn what each imaging test really shows and how to stay calm before, during, and after your appointment.

They’ll both share how CT, PET/CT, MRI, and ultrasound help diagnose and monitor blood cancers such as lymphoma, CLL, and myeloma. Learn more about what each test shows and what results may mean for treatment.

Program Topics

  • Imaging 101: Ultrasound, CT, PET/CT, and MRI—what each shows and when it’s used
  • Image-Guided Biopsies: How radiologists target tissue safely and why repeat biopsies matter
  • Ports vs. Central Lines: Options for easier chemotherapy, blood draws, and comfort
  • Managing Scanxiety: Coping strategies while waiting for imaging or results
  • Teamwork in Care: How radiologists, oncologists, and tumor boards coordinate decisions
Dr. Robyn Stacy Humphries (Charlotte Radiology) joins Dr. David Prologo (Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University)
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