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Treatment paradigm shifting for men with prostate cancer

AuntMinnie

There is no cure for the disease, with treatments designed to prolong the lives of patients. They are cancer cell-targeting molecules injected into the body that travel to tumor sites and release radiation that destroys the DNA of cancer cells. Radionuclides such as Pluvicto and Xofigo represent the most advanced treatments to date.

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The rise of theranostics: Part 1 -- Gaining momentum

AuntMinnie

Theranostics pairs diagnostic biomarkers that can be visualized on nuclear medicine imaging with therapeutic agents that share a specific target in diseased cells or tissues. Since 2013 we've had several more radiopharmaceutical therapies get FDA approval. It's full-spectrum, personalized care," Vroman told AuntMinnie.com.

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Erik Paulson Gaveled In as President of American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS)

Imaging Technology

Paulson, MD, Robert Reeves Professor with tenure and chair of Duke University’s department of radiology since 2013, has a distinguished career that includes important leadership roles and groundbreaking achievements in research and patient care. His bio is as follows: Erik K. He is considered a pioneer in the development of CT colonography.

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American Cancer Society Releases Updated Lung Cancer Screening Guidelines

Imaging Technology

The guideline, last updated in 2013, is published in the ACS flagship journal, CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians. However, lung cancer mainly occurs in older people, as most people diagnosed with the disease are aged 65 or older. Anyone at any age can get lung cancer.

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The rise of theranostics: Part 1 -- Gaining momentum

AuntMinnie

Theranostics pairs diagnostic biomarkers that can be visualized on nuclear medicine imaging with therapeutic agents that share a specific target in diseased cells or tissues. Since 2013 we've had several more radiopharmaceutical therapies get FDA approval. It's full-spectrum, personalized care," Vroman told AuntMinnie.com.

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Think Pink!!

J Gershon Breast Imaging

Sandy was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer in 2013, at age 37. After undergoing a bilateral mastectomy, 8 rounds of chemotherapy, and 28 rounds of radiation, she was declared cancer-free. We know that breast cancer screening saves lives and continued research is needed to help those with advanced stages of the disease.

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AuntMinnie 2011: Joint Commission issues alert on medical radiation

AuntMinnie

Joint Commission on the dangers of medical radiation. Joint Commission has issued an alert on the dangers of medical radiation, sending an unmistakable signal that radiology has entered its sights in a formal way. California will implement even stricter requirements beginning in January 2013. Noting that the U.S.