PSMA/PET scans

[thevvy]

Hi Guys

Quick question ... which is a better PET scan ...18F flourine, or Gallium 68.

I haven't been able to make head nor tail of Dr Google's answers to my question.

Thanks and cheers

Thevvy

[GP24]

I had Gallium PSMA PET/CTs, MRIs and a 18F flourine PSMA PET/CT. The difference is very small and in most cases, the written report done by the RO will state the same result. The PSMA PET/MRI is a bit better than a CT so I prefer that. I think the RO analysing the images makes more difference than the tracer.

[thevvy in reply to GP24]

Thanks GP24 ... I have to see what's available in Adelaide, South Australia.

[Tall_Allen]

They are about equal for bone mets only, but the NaF18 PET does NOT pick up lymph node or visceral mets.

[thevvy in reply to Tall_Allen]

Thanks Tall_Allen.... I have to see what's available in Adelaide, South Australia.

[j-o-h-n in reply to thevvy]

Whichever one is the least expensive.

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n Friday 11/23/2018 9:59 PM EST

[ctarleton in reply to thevvy]

Some PSMA PET research has been done recently by professionals at the Royal Adelaide Hospital (Department of Radiation):

Cancer Cancer – all enquiries, including Haematology,

Radiation Oncology and Medical Oncology.

Phone [phone] FAX [phone]

An example, with a few names of coauthors.

ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/301...

Good Luck as you move ahead.

Charles

[thevvy in reply to ctarleton]

Thanks Charles.... I will be speaking to my MO Dr TAN from the NRAH on Tuesday so I will check with him