PSMA PETCT

Apr 20 2026HEALTH

Can PSMA PET/CT scans help men with early-stage prostate cancer avoid unnecessary surgery?

When prostate cancer is first detected, doctors often classify it as "clinically insignificant. " This means it's slow-growing and might not need immediate treatment. But in some cases, a closer look reveals the cancer is actually more aggressive than it seemed at first. That’s where advanced imagin

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Apr 12 2025HEALTH

Unexpected Twist: When a Prostate Scan Shows More Than Expected

Prostate cancer is a common health issue for men. Doctors often use a special scan called 68Ga-PSMA PET/CT to check how far the cancer has spread. This scan looks for a specific marker called PSMA, which is usually found in prostate cells. However, PSMA can also show up in other types of cancer and

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