Gallium 68 (G68)

What is Gallium 68 (G68) and how does it help in the treatment?

Gallium 68 is a radioactive diagnostic agent used in positron emission tomography (PET) imaging. It is a high-definition technology with molecular imaging, enabling the doctors to:

• Precisely scan the Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs), in a short span of time.
• Identifies the smaller lesions, which was previously missed in the conventional PET CT.
• Stages the level of disease, facilitating a better treatment plan and excellent outcomes.

How would a patient be benefited by this scan?

Gallium (G68) is an advanced a technology that has the following benefits for the patients:

• Reduces the scan time for the patients significantly.
• Comfortable for obese as well claustrophobic patients due to wide bore and short tunnel.
• Reduction in radiation dose to the patient due to reduced administration of radiopharmaceuticals.
• Better management of patient due to Identification of undetected lesion.
• Overall, less discomfort to the patient

Where you can get Gallium 68 (G68) scan done?

The unique Gallium 68 scan is available at Apollo Specialty Cancer Hospital, Teynampet  in Chennai, a 300 bedded facility with state-of-the-art technology and world class treatment.

For any enquiry contact at 99411 58888