Nuclear Medicine
Advanced Molecular Imaging for Accurate Diagnosis and Personalized Cancer Care
⚛️ Precision Imaging & Targeted Cancer Treatment at PSG Institute of Oncology
At PSG Institute of Oncology, our Nuclear Medicine Department plays a vital role in the early detection, accurate staging, and targeted treatment of various cancers. Located in Coimbatore, our facility is equipped with advanced PET-CT, SPECT, and radionuclide therapy technologies that offer high-precision diagnostics and innovative non-invasive therapies.
Nuclear medicine combines science and technology to visualize the biology of cancer at the molecular level, enabling more effective and personalized treatment plans for each patient.
What Is Nuclear Medicine?
Nuclear medicine is a medical specialty that uses small amounts of radioactive substances (radiotracers) to diagnose, evaluate, and sometimes treat different types of cancer. These radiotracers highlight biological activity in tissues and organs, providing real-time functional images — often before structural changes appear on conventional scans like CT or MRI.
Key Services We Offer
Surgery may be performed to:
🔬 PET-CT
One of the most advanced imaging tools available today, PET-CT combines metabolic imaging with anatomical detail to detect cancer, monitor treatment response, and detect recurrence.
🧠 SPECT (Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography)
Used in evaluating certain cancers, bone scans, and cardiac conditions, SPECT helps visualize blood flow and cellular function.
💊 Radionuclide Therapy
A targeted cancer treatment where radioactive substances are used to destroy cancer cells — especially effective in thyroid cancer, neuroendocrine tumors, and bone metastases.
🦴 Bone Scans
Detects early bone involvement in cancers like breast, prostate, and lung, often before symptoms appear.
🧬 Thyroid Scintigraphy & Radioactive Iodine Therapy (RAI)
Used for the diagnosis and treatment of thyroid cancers and disorders with excellent results.
Benefits of Nuclear Medicine in Cancer Care
Early and accurate cancer detection
Real-time monitoring of treatment effectiveness
Personalized therapy decisions based on functional imaging
Minimally invasive with fewer side effects
Improved planning for surgery or radiation therapy
Why Choose PSG Institute of Oncology for Nuclear Medicine?
⚛️ State-of-the-art PET-CT
State-of-the-art PET-CT and SPECT facilities with high-resolution imaging
👨⚕️ Led by experts
Led by expert nuclear medicine physicians and radiopharmacists
🔗 Integrated
🔗 Integrated with our oncology, radiology, and pathology teams for coordinated care
💡 Evidence-Based Protocols
Use of evidence-based protocols and internationally recommended tracers
💰 Affordable treatment
Affordable scans and therapies supported by insurance and public schemes
Conditions We Commonly Evaluate or Treat Using Nuclear Medicine
Lymphoma, Lung Cancer, Breast Cancer, Colorectal Cancer
Prostate Cancer, Head and Neck Cancers, Bone Metastases
Thyroid Cancer and Thyrotoxicosis
Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs)
Pediatric tumors and unknown primary cancers
Precision Imaging. Personalized Care. Trusted Outcomes.
Choose PSG Institute of Oncology’s Nuclear Medicine Department for accurate cancer diagnosis and advanced therapeutic solutions in Tamil Nadu.