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What is Nuclear Medicine?
How Nuclear Medicine is used for Cancer Diagnosis?
Nuclear medicine imaging tests are non-invasive and painless procedures that are used to create images of the inside of the body. These images can help identify any abnormal cells or growths and make a diagnosis. Some common nuclear medicine tests for cancer diagnosis include:
- Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scans
- Gallium scans
- Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) scans
Benefits of Nuclear Medicine for Cancer
Accurate Diagnosis: Nuclear medicine provides highly accurate and detailed images of the inside of the body, allowing for early and accurate diagnosis of cancer.
Targeted Treatment: Nuclear medicine can be used to target and destroy cancer cells, reducing the risk of damage to healthy cells.
Non-invasive: Nuclear medicine is a non-invasive and painless procedure, with minimal side effects.
What to Expect During a Nuclear Medicine Consultation
Accurate Diagnosis: Nuclear medicine provides highly accurate and detailed images of the inside of the body, allowing for early and accurate diagnosis of cancer.
Targeted Treatment: Nuclear medicine can be used to target and destroy cancer cells, reducing the risk of damage to healthy cells.
Non-invasive: Nuclear medicine is a non-invasive and painless procedure, with minimal side effects.
A Positive note for preparation
Nuclear medicine is the most accurate, non-invasive, and safe diagnostic and treatment option. Our team of experienced professionals use specialized radiopharmaceuticals to target specific areas of the body, minimizing side effects. Our procedures are cost-effective and can help diagnose and treat various conditions. Trust us to provide personalized care for your unique medical needs. Choose nuclear medicine for better health outcomes.
Emotional and Mental Needs
At our dedicated cancer care center, we understand that cancer not only affects the body but also the mind and emotions of the patient. That's why we prioritize holistic care and provide resources to support our patients' emotional and psychological wellbeing during their cancer journey. In addition to medical treatment, we offer
- our cancer support group, Swasam, and
- various stress-reducing techniques like mindfulness, meditation, and complementary therapies that promote relaxation and reduce anxiety.
Adverse Effects
Skin irritation
The area of the body being treated with radiation therapy may become red, dry, and itchy. The skin may also become more sensitive to the sun.
Skin irritation
The area of the body being treated with radiation therapy may become red, dry, and itchy. The skin may also become more sensitive to the sun.
Skin irritation
The area of the body being treated with radiation therapy may become red, dry, and itchy. The skin may also become more sensitive to the sun.
Skin irritation
The area of the body being treated with radiation therapy may become red, dry, and itchy. The skin may also become more sensitive to the sun.
Skin irritation
The area of the body being treated with radiation therapy may become red, dry, and itchy. The skin may also become more sensitive to the sun.
Fact check
After donation, bone marrow replaces itself within four to six weeks.
After Treatment | After Care
After bone marrow transplant, patients require long-term follow-up care and monitoring to ensure their continued well-being. Our team provides comprehensive aftercare services and support to help patients live healthy and fulfilling lives.
Follow-up care
The patient will need to take medications to prevent GVHD (Graft Vs. Host Disease) and other complications, and will require regular follow-up visits with their healthcare team to monitor their progress and address any issues that arise
Get a Screening/Second Opinion from us
If you or a loved one is considering a bone marrow transplant, we encourage you to reach out to our team for consultation and expert advice. Our team of experts will provide personalized recommendations and support every step of the way.
FAQ
Bone marrow procedure and care plan
A bone marrow transplant is a medical procedure that involves replacing damaged or destroyed bone marrow with healthy bone marrow stem cells.
Bone marrow transplants are usually recommended for people with certain types of cancers or blood disorders, such as leukemia, lymphoma, thalassemia, sickle cell anemia, and multiple myeloma etc.,
There are different types of bone marrow transplants, but in general, the procedure involves first destroying the diseased bone marrow with chemotherapy or radiation therapy. Then, healthy bone marrow stem cells are infused into the body intravenously.
The risks of a bone marrow transplant include infection, bleeding, graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), organ damage, and relapse of the original disease.
Recovery from a bone marrow transplant can take several months to a year or more. During this time, patients need to be closely monitored and may need to take medications to prevent complications.
The success of a bone marrow transplant depends on several factors, including the type of disease being treated, the patient’s age and overall health, and the availability of a suitable donor. In general, bone marrow transplants have a success rate of around 70%.
Auto transplants typically take 14 days, while allotransplants take 21 days. It is best to stay close to the hospital after discharge because, during the first two months following discharge, a weekly visit to the hospital is advised. After then, depending on the clinical scenario, you might need to come in once a month or once every two weeks
To prevent infections, anti-microbials will be given to you at the time of discharge. Consume only cooked meals; stay away from salads, dairy, and fruits that are raw. Do not eat any leftover pre-packaged juices or snacks; only consume items that have just been freshly opened.
You will receive another vaccination after 6 months to strengthen your immunity. By the 6th month, you’ll receive a schedule of your vaccinations.
With auto-transplants, the majority of oral medications are stopped after six months, but for allo-transplants, depending on your GVHD assessment, you could need to continue taking medications for over a year or even longer.