OVERVIEW
Nuclear medicine and PET imaging bring a unique dimension to diagnostics by visualizing physiological processes in real time. By using small amounts of radioactive materials, these techniques can reveal how organs and tissues are functioning, often before structural changes become visible.
Nuclear medicine catches dysfunction at the molecular level rather than waiting for disease to alter anatomy. This proactive insight is crucial for diagnosing cancer, heart disease, and neurological disorders, offering patients a clearer path to earlier and more targeted treatments.
PROCESS
Functional or Molecular Inquiry
When anatomical imaging isn't enough, molecular activity or organ function is evaluated.
Radiotracer Administration and Imaging
Radiopharmaceuticals are administered and imaged using PET or SPECT to trace biological processes.
Quantitative and Visual Analysis
Images are interpreted to measure uptake patterns, detect disease activity, or monitor therapy response.