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The Department of Nuclear Medicine, Radiotherapy & Oncology at Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia (HUSM) in Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, offers a comprehensive range of diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine services. This department is part of HUSM's commitment to advancing medical care through education, research, and specialized clinical services.

Diagnostic Imaging:

The department utilizes radioactive tracers to visualize and assess the function of various organs. Common diagnostic procedures include:

  • Renal scans (DTPA, MAG3, DMSA, Renogram)

  • Thyroid scans

  • Bone scans

  • Iodine-131 whole body scans

  • Myocardial perfusion and viability studies

  • Parathyroid imaging

  • Hepatobiliary scans

  • Dacryoscintigraphy

  • Meckel’s diverticulum study

  • Reflux cystogram

  • MIBG studies

  • Lung perfusion studies

  • Gastrointestinal bleeding studies

Therapeutic Procedures:

The department provides radionuclide therapies, such as radioiodine treatment for thyroid cancer, where radioactive material is administered orally or via injection to target specific conditions.

The unit comprises nuclear medicine specialists, pharmacists, medical physicists, nuclear medicine technologists, radiographers, nurses, medical assistants, and health assistants. This collaborative team ensures comprehensive patient care from diagnosis to treatment.