Illuminating Lung Cancer: The Power of Nuclear Medicine in Early Diagnosis and Guiding Treatment Decisions

Dr. Freba Grawe delivers an insightful talk titled "Illuminating Lung Cancer: The Power of Nuclear Medicine in Early Diagnosis and Guiding Treatment Decisions". As a specialist in nuclear medicine and head of the research group Translational Molecular Imaging at DKFZ, she highlights the critical role of nuclear medicine in the early diagnosis and treatment planning of lung cancer. Her presentation focuses on innovative PET radiotracers and their application in enhancing diagnostic accuracy and informing treatment decisions for lung cancer patients. The role of breakthrough advancements in hybrid imaging technology such as the long-axial field of view PET/CT are highlighted. The talk explores the potential of these imaging techniques for personalized treatment approaches in lung cancer care.