The Nuclear Medicine Department currently uses state-of-the-art technology to diagnose disease in specific body tissues and will soon offer therapeutic services. The department is supervised by one medical professional and sees up to 70 patients a month, with referrals coming from all hospitals. The Nuclear Medicine Department also works closely with other departments within the National Center for Cancer Care and Research.
Diagnostic services include:
- Bone scan – This is used to detect abnormal processes or changes in the bones, for example small lesions, fractures, infections or bone cancer
- Lung scan – This looks at the flow of blood and air in the lungs. Among other things it is used to detect life-threatening blood clots in the lung
- Renogram – This shows doctors how quickly and effectively the kidneys are getting rid of harmful waste products in the body
