Radiology is used for the diagnosis and treatment of many diseases. The field uses many tools to cater to patients; one of them is Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging that uses radioactive substances.
This field of medicine includes the use of PET-CT scans and gamma camera studies. This allows the in-depth visualization of the structure and function of tissues, organs, and organ systems, giving physicians pathophysiological information. This is used for many ailments of the heart, brain, and joints; however, it has especially revolutionized cancer diagnosis and treatment. Its benefits are:
At Gleneagles Global Health City, Chennai, we offer Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging for the following:
We are amongst the best hospitals for the treatment of diseases in South India, located in Chennai with many years of experience in this field, treating thousands of patients each year. Our facility is well furnished with the latest technology and machines to provide the best of service and care to patients with a variety of treatments and services that we offer.
We have a team of highly-qualified doctors with varying years of experience who offer the most accurate diagnosis and treatment options for your condition. All our medical and technical staff members are certified by the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) and committed to performing their duties to the highest level of clinical competence.
As one of the best hospitals in South Asia, located in Chennai, we use the best, state-of-the-art facilities at Gleneagles Global Hospitals. At our premises, we introduce you to high-technology, streamlined processes, and world-class infrastructure with the use of which we aim to meet every patient's health needs.
At Gleneagles Global Health City, Chennai, we are keen on providing world-class healthcare experience with the application of our high-precision technologies. Our facility is equipped with a GE IQ PET-CT scanner, Siemens SPECT-CT scanner (gamma camera) and a two-bedded radiation therapy ward, and much more.
We follow a structured imaging and therapy practice, strictly adhering to the principles of ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable radiation) and the guidelines set by the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India.
At Gleneagles Global Health City, we have specialists with expertise in nuclear medicine who provide the most accurate diagnosis for each patient’s condition. Additionally, we have diagnostic labs and advanced imaging equipment to reduce any chances of error in the detection and accelerate your journey to a better quality of life.
Pathophysiological information of organ systems of the body is derived through PET-CT scans. A PET-CT scan is a diagnostic imaging technique that combines the functional and anatomical information provided by positron emission tomography (PET) and computed tomography (CT), respectively.
PET-CT is a safe, non-invasive, and painless procedure routinely performed in exclusive hospitals world-wide. The overall time for the completion of the process is 3-4 hours, after which patients can return home and resume their routine lives.
Advantages of PET-CT
The gamma camera has long been the work-horse of nuclear medicine. The gamma camera studies allow us to reconstruct the physiological and pathological processes taking place in the body graphically by coupling radioactive isotopes to specific drugs, chemicals, and molecules and administering them. This imaging system is widely used in the evaluation of various organ systems, cancer evaluation and detection and localization of infections.
Furthermore, the superimposition of these images on anatomical images from a CT-scanner enables better localization of these processes. This is a hybrid form of imaging and is known as SPECT-CT.
Targeted radionuclide therapy involves a radioactive drug called a radiopharmaceutical that targets cancer cells. Radiopharmaceuticals typically consist of a radioactive atom (also known as a radionuclide) incorporated with a cell-targeting molecule that finds and kills cancerous cells.
When the radiopharmaceutical is injected into the patient’s bloodstream, it travels to and delivers radiation directly to or near disease sites. This treatment is known as ‘targeted’ radionuclide therapy because it damages cancerous cells, but at the same time, limits radiation exposure to healthy tissue. Hence, this type of therapy offers personalized treatment of cancer because it can be altered to the molecular properties of a specific tumor.
A consultation with our panel of doctors, specialists and surgeons will help you determine what kind of services you may need to help diagnose and treat your condition. If you or someone in your family or friend’s circle are facing any health issues, please get in touch with us, we are here for you.
