Nuclear Medicine
What is Nuclear Medicine?
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Nuclear medicine is a branch of medicine that uses radioactive substances in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Radioactive materials (radiopharmaceuticals) administered to the body are used to assess the function of organs and treat certain diseases.
Purposes of Nuclear Medicine
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Diagnosis: To image the functions of organs and tissues and detect abnormal processes.
Treatment: To treat certain types of cancer and other diseases using radioactive substances.
The Advantages of Nuclear Medicine
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Treatments are usually non-invasive and target-specific.
Provides detailed information about organ functions.
Offers early diagnosis and targeted treatment.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nuclear Medicine
Is Nuclear Medicine Safe?
Yes, nuclear medicine procedures are generally safe.
Special precautions are taken for pregnant and breastfeeding women.
The radioactive substances used are administered in low doses and are usually eliminated from the body quickly.
The amount of radiation received during the procedure is comparable to that of a standard X-ray or CT scan.
What diseases are nuclear medicine treatments used for?
Nuclear medicine treatments are especially effective for diseases requiring targeted therapy:
Thyroid diseases: Hyperthyroidism and thyroid cancer.
Cancer: Prostate cancer, neuroendocrine tumors, bone metastases.
Radiotherapy: Pain management with radiopharmaceuticals and destruction of cancer cells.
These methods are highly effective in reducing side effects and controlling the disease.
Is exposure to radiation harmful during nuclear medicine procedures?
No, the radiation dose used in nuclear medicine procedures is generally low and within safe limits.
Short-Term Exposure: Radioactive substances are quickly eliminated from the body, so there are no lasting radiation effects.
Comparison: The radiation received during a nuclear medicine imaging procedure is close to the amount naturally received from environmental sources over a year.
Precautions: Procedures are conducted under strict safety protocols by experts.
Patients are provided with detailed information about the procedure before treatment or imaging to ensure safety.
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