Dr.Prathap Nuclear Onchologies

A bone scan detects abnormalities in bone metabolism and can find cancer spread, fractures and infections. Learn how it works and when it is ordered.

Nuclear medicine and chemotherapy treat cancer through different mechanisms. Learn how targeted radioligand therapy compares and when each approach is used.

Planning a PET CT scan in Bangalore? Here is what to consider, from choosing the right type of scan to preparation and what questions to ask your doctor.

PSMA and FDG PET CT use different tracers for different purposes. Learn when each is used, how they compare and why the choice depends on your cancer type.

PET CT reports contain technical terms that can be confusing. Here is a plain language guide to common terms like SUV, uptake and metabolically active.

Lu-177 DOTATATE is a targeted radioligand therapy for neuroendocrine tumours. Learn who qualifies, what the treatment involves and what to expect.

Theranostics uses the same molecular target to first diagnose cancer and then treat it. Learn how this personalised approach works in nuclear oncology.

Radioactive iodine therapy is a well-established treatment for certain thyroid cancers. Learn how it works, how to prepare and what to expect afterwards.

Knowing what happens during a PET CT scan visit helps you feel prepared. Here is a walkthrough of the day, from arrival to leaving the centre.

Neuroendocrine tumours are uncommon cancers that nuclear medicine can diagnose and treat. Learn about DOTANOC PET CT imaging and Lu-177 DOTATATE therapy.