Positron emission tomography (PET) with 2 - deoxy - 2 -[18sF] fluoro - D - glucose (18FDG) is
an important imaging modality for diagnosis and staging of human neoplastic disease.
Not exact matches
Thus, molecular
imaging by means of PSMA - PET / CT also has an
important role as a stratification criterion, and the «theranostic» concept [combining diagnostic
imaging of a biomarker with precise therapy] may be an additional motivation to establish PSMA - PET / CT as a routinely available
imaging modality.»
More than ever, it is
important that we educate others (patients, referring physicians, students, and even politicians) on the utility of nuclear medicine procedures and their benefits over other treatment and
imaging modalities.