Medical isotopes produced by cyclotrons are injected into patients for positron emission tomography, or PET imaging. PET images are used to diagnose cancer, demonstrate how far the cancer has spread (which stage it is), assess how well patients respond to therapy, and to reveal if their cancer has come back later. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * Medical isotopes produced by cyclotrons are injected into patients for positron emission tomography, or PET imaging.
PET images are used to diagnose cancer, demonstrate how far the cancer has spread (which stage it is), assess how well patients respond to therapy, and to reveal if their cancer has come back later. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? Opinion Medical isotopes produced by cyclotrons are injected into patients for positron emission tomography, or PET imaging. PET images are used to diagnose cancer, demonstrate how far the cancer has spread (which stage it is), assess how well patients respond to therapy, and to reveal if their cancer has come back later.
The medical cyclotron program at Winnipeg’s Health Sciences Centre recently failed two consecutive Health Canada inspections. Despite that, the CBC has reported that a Shared Health spokesperson maintains “there is no risk to Manitobans.” I disagree.
Health Canada is responsible for ensuring that drugs, including cyclotron-produced medical isotopes, are safe for patients. The .