Nuclear Medicine Scans
Definition
A nuclear medicine scan is a test in which radioactive material is taken into the body and is used to create an image of a specific organ or bone.
Purpose
The purpose of a nuclear medicine scan is to locate areas of impaired function in the organ or bone being scanned. Nuclear medicine scans are widely used for diagnosis and monitoring of many different conditions. In the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, nuclear medicine scans are used to identify cancerous sites, for tumor localization and staging, and to judge response to therapy.
Precautions
Women who are pregnant or breast feeding should not undergo this test....
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