Diagnosis

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Nuclear Medicine

Nuclear Medicine involves introducing a small dose of a radioactive substance into a patient’s body before conducting a scan using a specialist camera. The images taken are then used to diagnose and treat a variety of diseases, including cancer. The use of these radioactive substances, also known as radioactive tracers, is closely monitored by our experienced team of highly skilled specialists.

Nuclear  Medicine is mainly used as a diagnostic tool. The most common scans/tests we perform are:

  • Bone Scans
  • Renal Scans
  • Thyroid scans
  • Parathyroid scans
  • Heart scans
  • Brain scans
  • Lung Scans
  • SeHCAT study 
  • GFR tests
  • Gastric scan
  • Lymph scans

You may also be attending Nuclear Medicine for one of our therapy treatments. Learn more about these treatments here.

  1. Patient checking-in for their appointment in Nuclear Medicine.
    Patient journey
  2. Nuclear Medicine Technologist preparing a patient for their scan.
    Radiation exposure and risks
  3. Nuclear Medicine Technologist preparing a patient for their scan
    Frequently asked questions