What does Nuclear Medicine - PET CT do?
Nuclear medicine uses radioactive substances called radioisotopes, radiotracers, or radiopharmaceuticals (such as technetium, thallium, gallium, xenon, iodine, and fluorine) to diagnose and treat diseases. It provides detailed insight into how organs function and helps detect cancer growth, making it a powerful tool in modern radiology. Often called "radiology done inside out," nuclear medicine enables precise cancer detection and monitoring by highlighting areas of abnormal cellular activity.
Best Nuclear Medicine Department in India
Renova Hospital offers advanced nuclear medicine services, including PET/CT scans, that assist oncologists in diagnosing and treating challenging cancers such as lymphomas, hematomas, and thyroid malignancies. Our nuclear medicine specialists utilize cutting-edge technology to provide accurate, real-time images of tissue function and cancer progression.
Renova Hospital offers advanced nuclear medicine services, including PET/CT scans, that assist oncologists in diagnosing and treating challenging cancers such as lymphomas, hematomas, and thyroid malignancies. Our nuclear medicine specialists utilize cutting-edge technology to provide accurate, real-time images of tissue function and cancer progression.
Procedures done by the Nuclear Medicine Department
We specialize in the following diagnostic and therapeutic procedures:
- Radioisotope Imaging: Uses radiotracers administered intravenously, orally, or as gas to visualize internal bodily processes.
- PET/CT (Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography): Combines functional imaging (PET) with anatomical imaging (CT) to detect tumors, assess cancer spread, monitor treatment response, and identify remission.
- Gamma Camera Imaging: Captures gamma rays emitted from radiotracers to create images showing areas of high or low metabolic activity ("hot spots" and "cold spots").
Operations Carried out by Nuclear Medicine Teams
The Nuclear Medicine team performs:
The Nuclear Medicine team performs:
- Radiotracer administration via injection, oral tablets, or inhalation.
- PET scans for tumor detection and monitoring.
- Combined PET/CT scans for detailed anatomical and functional assessment.
- Gamma camera imaging for diagnostic evaluation of cancer and other diseases.
When to visit Nuclear Medicine?
Patients should visit Nuclear Medicine for:
Patients should visit Nuclear Medicine for:
- Accurate diagnosis of suspected cancers or tumor growth.
- Evaluation of cancer metastasis or spread.
- Monitoring the effectiveness of cancer treatment.
- Determining remission status.
- Specialized imaging for lymphoma, thyroid cancer, and other malignancies.
