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.

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.

Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among American men behind skin cancer.

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...

The best thing you can do is ASK your provider about your breast density. You may be someone who could benefit from additional screening, like Molecular Breast Imaging (MBI), a nuclear medicine imaging procedure that is more sensitive and precise than a mammogram.

Do you need nuclear medicine resources? We're here to help! follow us here, on our YouTube channel, and on patient website for the best and most accurate info: snmmi.org/patients

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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.

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.

Curious to know more? You can find additional info at our @snm-mi.bsky.social patient site:
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Even with all of this knowledge, there are still questions you should ask your provider! Here are some of the most important ones: