Nuclear medicine uses radioactive substances for diagnosing and treating cancer. Common techniques include PET scans for imaging and radionuclide therapy for treatment.
Types of Nuclear Medicine in Cancer
- PET Scans for imaging.
- Radioactive Iodine Therapy for thyroid cancer.
- Lutetium-177 Therapy for neuroendocrine tumors.
What to Expect?
Patients may receive an injection of radioactive tracers and undergo scanning or treatment.
Duration and Evaluation
Depends on the type of scan or therapy; PET scans take about 2 hours, while treatments may require multiple sessions.