Nuclear medicine plays a critical role in the diagnosis of a wide range of conditions, including
cancer, heart disease, neurological disorders, and bone abnormalities. Common nuclear
medicine imaging procedures include bone scans, thyroid scans, cardiac stress tests, and
PET scans for cancer staging and monitoring treatment response. Additionally, nuclear
medicine therapies, such as radioactive iodine therapy for thyroid cancer and radioisotope
therapy for bone pain from metastatic cancer, are used to deliver targeted radiation to
specific tissues for therapeutic purposes. With its ability to provide detailed functional
information at the molecular level, nuclear medicine offers valuable insights into disease
processes and facilitates personalized treatment planning for patients across various
medical specialties.