Nuclear Theranostics in Taiwan
10.1007/s13139-019-00576-z
- Author:
Ko Han LIN
1
;
Yi Wei CHEN
;
Rheun Chuan LEE
;
Ling Wei WANG
;
Fong In CHOU
;
Chi Wei CHANG
;
Sang Hue YEN
;
Wen Sheng HUANG
Author Information
1. Department of Nuclear Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, No.201, Section 2, Shipai Rd., Beitou Dist., Taipei City, Taiwan, Republic of China. wshuang2@vghtpe.gov.tw
- Publication Type:Brief Communication
- From:Korean Journal of Nuclear Medicine
2019;53(2):86-91
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Boron neutron capture therapy and Y-90 radioembolization are emerging therapeutic methods for uncontrolled brain cancers and hepatic cancers, respectively. These advanced radiation therapies are heavily relied on theranostic nuclear medicine imaging before the therapy for the eligibility of patients and the prescribed-dose simulation, as well as the post-therapy scanning for assessing the treatment efficacy. In Taiwan, the Taipei Veterans General Hospital is the only institute performing the BNCT and also the leading institute performing Y-90 radioembolization. In this article, we present our single institute experiences and associated theranostic nuclear medicine approaches for these therapies.
