C-choline PET/CT Scan

Comparing (18)F-FACBC (anti1-amino-3-(18)F-fluorocyclobutane-1-carboxylic acid) and (11)C-choline PET/CT in Prostate Cancer Relapse

There has been a lot of hype and confusion about what is the best contrast for prostate cancer PET/CT scans. The two newest contrasts; (18)F-FACBC (anti1-amino-3-(18)F-fluorocyclobutane-1-carboxylic acid) and (11)C-choline both have their supporters and their detractors. To try and evaluate the efficacy differences between these two contrasts in men who have suffered a bio-chemical recurrence [...]

By Malecare|2016-03-22T12:09:28-04:00March 22nd, 2016|(18)F-FACBC, [11C] choline PET/CT, Advanced Prostate Cancer, Bio Chemical Recurrence, General Information, Imaging, Scanning Technology, Technology, Uncategorized, Understanding Advanced Prostate Cancer|0 Comments

Using choline-C11 PET/CT Scans To Predict Survival In Men With Recurrent Prostate Cancer

Choline-C11 PET/CT scans can identify the actual sites of recurrence of prostate cancer in men who have a rising PSA after receiving primary therapy. The question worth asking is if this type of scan might be able to be used for prognostic purposes. Knowing this might influence our treatment decisions as well as our basic [...]

By Malecare|2020-02-04T11:36:42-05:00November 28th, 2014|adjuvant therapy, Advanced Prostate Cancer, Choline C11, Scanning Technology, Uncategorized, Understanding APC|0 Comments