Nuclear medicine and molecular imaging
PET/CT and gamma camera imaging to diagnose and follow cancer, heart and neurological conditions, with radionuclide treatments in selected cases.
About this center
Nuclear medicine uses small amounts of radioactive tracers to image how organs work, and to treat some conditions. It is central to staging many cancers and following response to treatment.
Imaging
PET/CT
Cancer staging and response assessment.
Gamma camera & SPECT/CT
Bone, heart and thyroid studies.
Cardiac imaging
Myocardial perfusion
Brain imaging
In selected neurological cases
Radionuclide treatment
Radioactive iodine
For some thyroid conditions
Targeted radionuclide therapy
For selected tumors after tumor board review
A PET/CT day
Fasting
Usually for some hours before.
Injection
Followed by a short rest.
Scan
Usually under an hour.
Report
Sent to your treating physician.
The team
Prof. Dr. Burçak YILMAZ
Prof. Dr. Oktay SARI
Uzm. Dr. Nesrin ASLAN İLKMEN
Uzm. Dr. Sedat OFLUOĞLU
Names, titles and photos come from hospital data. The team is shown for information; your file is routed to the right specialty and the hospital assigns the treating physician.
Questions patients ask
Is the radiation in PET/CT safe?
The dose is planned for diagnosis, and the team explains simple precautions after the scan.
Can it be compared with a previous scan from home?
Yes, bring the images in DICOM format.
Start with a review of your file today
Send your medical reports and a coordinator who speaks your language will explain the next steps.