Publisher's Synopsis
Brand-new book from Drs. Khalkhali, Maublant, and Goldsmith reports on everything that is currently understood about the role of nuclear medicine in cancer detection, diagnosis, and therapy!This one-of-a-kind reference on the largest subset of nuclear medicine looks at the value of using functional imaging studies to detect and diagnose cancer. It offers both an overview (radiopharmaceuticals, instrumentation, side effects, etc.) and an anatomic perspective to help you skillfully evaluate, diagnose and treat a full spectrum of lesions.Nuclear Oncology also recognises the increasing value of PET in oncologic practice, and each chapter guides you through the latest applications
