SNMMI Patient Connect
@nucmed-patients.bsky.social
A community for nuclear medicine patients, their caregivers and loved ones, and everyone interested in learning more about the future of personalized medicine.
Here's a bit about what to expect: injections take around a few minutes, you'll need to drink lots of water, and you may experience some MILD side effects.
November 4, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Here's a bit about what to expect: injections take around a few minutes, you'll need to drink lots of water, and you may experience some MILD side effects.
Many patients report reduced side effects as compared to other treatments, since nuclear medicine is so highly-targeted.
November 4, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Many patients report reduced side effects as compared to other treatments, since nuclear medicine is so highly-targeted.
One of those ways is through nuclear medicine therapy. It works by using a radioactive tracer to target the cancer cells and destroy them.
November 4, 2025 at 3:24 PM
One of those ways is through nuclear medicine therapy. It works by using a radioactive tracer to target the cancer cells and destroy them.
BUT -- when prostate cancer is caught early, 99% of cases can be cured.
November 4, 2025 at 3:24 PM
BUT -- when prostate cancer is caught early, 99% of cases can be cured.
Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among American men behind skin cancer.
November 4, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among American men behind skin cancer.
You may have been hearing about something called "Pluvicto" in the news lately, especially as it relates to prostate cancer. Pluvicto is the commercial name for a nuclear medicine therapy called PSMA-targeted therapy. Let's learn more 🧵👇
November 4, 2025 at 3:23 PM
You may have been hearing about something called "Pluvicto" in the news lately, especially as it relates to prostate cancer. Pluvicto is the commercial name for a nuclear medicine therapy called PSMA-targeted therapy. Let's learn more 🧵👇
SNMMI has just issued guidelines about who should undergo Molecular Breast Imaging. Check out our patient-centered post for more information on what appropriate use criteria is, how MBI works, and who may benefit from it: instagram.com/p/DOYlEXukRF...
September 24, 2025 at 4:20 PM
SNMMI has just issued guidelines about who should undergo Molecular Breast Imaging. Check out our patient-centered post for more information on what appropriate use criteria is, how MBI works, and who may benefit from it: instagram.com/p/DOYlEXukRF...
Today is World Dense Breast Day, and SNMMI is educating patients about their breast density.
Patients with dense breasts have a higher risk of a missed cancer diagnosis because traditional imaging modalities may not be sensitive enough to detect cancerous lesions. 🧵
Patients with dense breasts have a higher risk of a missed cancer diagnosis because traditional imaging modalities may not be sensitive enough to detect cancerous lesions. 🧵
September 24, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Today is World Dense Breast Day, and SNMMI is educating patients about their breast density.
Patients with dense breasts have a higher risk of a missed cancer diagnosis because traditional imaging modalities may not be sensitive enough to detect cancerous lesions. 🧵
Patients with dense breasts have a higher risk of a missed cancer diagnosis because traditional imaging modalities may not be sensitive enough to detect cancerous lesions. 🧵
Do you know where to go to join a clinical trial? SNMMI is here to help. With the help of AI, SNMMI is bringing nuclear medicine care to your fingertips with the Global Radiopharmaceutical Clinical Trials Finder. Learn more and try it here: snmmi.org/Web/News/Art...
August 11, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Do you know where to go to join a clinical trial? SNMMI is here to help. With the help of AI, SNMMI is bringing nuclear medicine care to your fingertips with the Global Radiopharmaceutical Clinical Trials Finder. Learn more and try it here: snmmi.org/Web/News/Art...
Thank you to our sponsors for making this event possible!
May 15, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Thank you to our sponsors for making this event possible!
Finally, enjoy a reception where you can meet other patients and talk directly with experts in the nuclear medicine field.
May 15, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Finally, enjoy a reception where you can meet other patients and talk directly with experts in the nuclear medicine field.
In the afternoon, we'll be hosting breakout sessions on three key disease areas: prostate cancer, Alzheimer's Disease, and neuroendocrine tumors.
May 15, 2025 at 1:26 PM
In the afternoon, we'll be hosting breakout sessions on three key disease areas: prostate cancer, Alzheimer's Disease, and neuroendocrine tumors.
Patients will be able to tour the exhibit hall, where you'll get to see and learn about medical imaging equipment up close. Plus, researchers will be available to talk more about developments in nuclear medicine in specific disease areas.
May 15, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Patients will be able to tour the exhibit hall, where you'll get to see and learn about medical imaging equipment up close. Plus, researchers will be available to talk more about developments in nuclear medicine in specific disease areas.
Our general sessions will cover the basics of nuclear medicine and how it can help you, followed by a luncheon where we'll talk about coping with a new diagnosis.
May 15, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Our general sessions will cover the basics of nuclear medicine and how it can help you, followed by a luncheon where we'll talk about coping with a new diagnosis.
@snm-mi.bsky.social Patient Education Day is coming up soon! Research shows that patients who are educated about medical imaging experience less stress and anxiety, and have improved mental health.
Here's an overview of what we'll be covering 🧵👇
Here's an overview of what we'll be covering 🧵👇
May 15, 2025 at 1:25 PM
@snm-mi.bsky.social Patient Education Day is coming up soon! Research shows that patients who are educated about medical imaging experience less stress and anxiety, and have improved mental health.
Here's an overview of what we'll be covering 🧵👇
Here's an overview of what we'll be covering 🧵👇
Join us in New Orleans for @snm-mi.bsky.social's 2025 Patient Education Day! The event is free and will talk about the role of nuclear medicine in diagnosing and treating disease. Can't come in person? Join the live stream! Register here: www.snmmi.org/ped
April 30, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Join us in New Orleans for @snm-mi.bsky.social's 2025 Patient Education Day! The event is free and will talk about the role of nuclear medicine in diagnosing and treating disease. Can't come in person? Join the live stream! Register here: www.snmmi.org/ped
Even with all of this knowledge, there are still questions you should ask your provider! Here are some of the most important ones:
March 13, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Even with all of this knowledge, there are still questions you should ask your provider! Here are some of the most important ones:
If you're pregnant, you should talk to your physician before undergoing a scan:
March 13, 2025 at 1:20 PM
If you're pregnant, you should talk to your physician before undergoing a scan:
Nuclear medicine procedures are safe for children and have given us vital information about the body:
March 13, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Nuclear medicine procedures are safe for children and have given us vital information about the body:
Your provider will use the lowest radiation dose possible to achieve a good result:
March 13, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Your provider will use the lowest radiation dose possible to achieve a good result:
Speaking of x-rays, there are similarities between nuclear medicine and x-rays, but there's also some key differences, particularly when it comes to image quality:
March 13, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Speaking of x-rays, there are similarities between nuclear medicine and x-rays, but there's also some key differences, particularly when it comes to image quality:
It's used in medicine to produce pictures of the body. You've probably heard of radiation being used in procedures like X-rays:
March 13, 2025 at 1:19 PM
It's used in medicine to produce pictures of the body. You've probably heard of radiation being used in procedures like X-rays:
Radiation is a type of energy that's already all around us:
March 13, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Radiation is a type of energy that's already all around us:
If you're new to nuclear medicine, you've probably got questions -- but we've got answers! Check out part 2 of our Patient Safety Awareness Week:
March 13, 2025 at 1:18 PM
If you're new to nuclear medicine, you've probably got questions -- but we've got answers! Check out part 2 of our Patient Safety Awareness Week:
Nuclear medicine is highly personalized, and your dosage is based on all of the things that make your case unique, like:
March 10, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Nuclear medicine is highly personalized, and your dosage is based on all of the things that make your case unique, like: