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PET tracer shows promise in prostate cancer patients

AuntMinnie

such as Ga-68 PSMA-11 and F-18 DCFPyl (Pylarify, Lantheus Medical Imaging) and are included in National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines, Duan explained. ng/mL after prostatectomy or ≥ 2 ng/mL after radiotherapy) and negative conventional imaging (CT and/or bone scans).

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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): A Leading Imaging Modality Because of its Diagnostic Versatility

Associates in Medical Imaging

As technological capabilities advance across all medical disciplines, so to do the imaging needs that often come with adequate diagnostic capabilities. MRI technologies are also particularly beneficial for scanning the brain, spine, soft tissues in the joints, and the interior structures of bones.

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Types of Nuclear Medicine

Independent Imaging

This scan may be performed in order to check whether you have a suspected kidney obstruction or impaired function. 3-Phase Bone Scan A 3-phase bone scan is used to diagnose abnormal areas within the bones or joints, such as a fracture, bone pain, infection, or bone disease, which cannot be seen successfully with a standard X-ray.

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Imaging Tests for Cancer

Capitol Imaging Services

Doctors use imaging tests to see inside a patient’s body and diagnose their illnesses and injuries. There are many different types of imaging tests, each with their own method of generating a photo of the inside of the human body. A doctor will often use a diagnostic imaging test to check patients for signs of cancer.

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Benefits Of Getting A Bone Density Test

Independent Imaging

We have state-of-the-art imaging centers located throughout Palm Beach County in Wellington, Lake Worth, Royal Palm Beach, and Belle Glade, Florida. If you would like more information about a bone density scan or the other diagnostic or screening tests we provide, call us at (561) 795-5558 , or you can request an appointment online now.

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