The scene of cancer treatment has undergone significant changes due to a groundbreaking method that combines diagnosis and therapy in a single, targeted procedure. Nuclear Medicine Theranostics has a substantial impact on how doctors can visualize where cancer cells hide and deliver targeted treatment to those specific areas. At KIMS Hospitals, Mahadevapura, the THERONOVA program spearheads this medical breakthrough, providing patients with access to tailored treatments that were once thought impossible. This cutting-edge approach has created new opportunities for patients who previously had few treatment options, bringing hope through precise medicine that targets cancer cells while protecting healthy tissue.
About Nuclear Medicine Excellence at KIMS Hospitals, Mahadevapura
At KIMS Hospitals, Mahadevapura, we believe that effective cancer care requires accurate diagnosis and targeted treatment. The theranostic approach enables doctors to visualize treatment targets and predict the effectiveness of treatments with great accuracy. Our Nuclear Medicine Theranostics services utilize the latest technology to provide personalized treatments tailored to each patient's specific type of cancer.
Understanding what theranostics means helps patients grasp this new treatment method that extends beyond traditional medicine. The meaning of theranostics encompasses both diagnosis and treatment in a single step, enabling doctors to pinpoint the location of cancer cells and then target those areas for treatment. This two-in-one ability marks a significant change from the traditional approach to diagnosis and treatment.
The THERONOVA program focuses on Nuclear Medicine Theranostics to provide personalized cancer care. It has an impact on cancer treatment by using radioactive materials. These radioactive materials light up cancer cells during a scan and destroy them during treatment. This approach enables our medical team to create treatment plans tailored to each patient's unique characteristics of their cancer. As a result, patients experience better outcomes and fewer side effects compared to standard treatments.
Expert Theranostics Team
Our team, comprising experts from various fields, works seamlessly to provide you with the best possible patient care. We have doctors specialising in nuclear medicine and clinical oncology, along with skilled technologists, who create a plan to ensure the best possible outcomes. We not only look at the type and stage of your cancer, but also consider your health and what your goal is in terms of the treatment, and recommend a theranostic procedure in line with your aspirations.
Advanced Technologies and Molecular Imaging Capabilities
With the help of the THERONOVA program, we provide exact diagnostic and treatment services using cutting-edge equipment & modern molecular imaging methods. Our centre features Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT, SPECT/CT) and PET CT systems, which offer three-dimensional fusion imaging, enabling detailed views of inner structures and precise cancer location.
These modern imaging abilities enable our team to see cancer at the molecular level, providing information that regular imaging methods can't capture.
Our treatment options include:
- Radioiodine therapy to treat benign thyroid disease ( Graves’ disease, toxic MNG, Autonomous Functioning thyroid nodule-AFTN) and differentiated thyroid cancers.
- Lutetium
- Lu-177 / Tb-161/Ac-225 PSMA therapy for prostate cancer
- Lu-177/Tb-161/ Ac-225 DOTATATE therapy for well-differentiated neuroendocrine tumors
- Lu-177 FAPi therapy
- Sm-153 EDTMP for bone pain palliation
- Y-90 TARE ( trans arterial radioembolization) in HCC and metastatic liver lesions
As technology advances, theranostics play a larger role in cancer treatment. Our team explores various approaches to incorporating theranostics into cancer care through ongoing studies and clinical trials.
Combining diagnosis and treatment means patients often receive both check-ups and treatments in one visit, eliminating the need for multiple appointments and procedures. This streamlined approach not only makes things easier but also helps start treatment faster, which can make a big difference in cancer care.
Patient Information and Safety Protocols
Patient safety is our top concern in all nuclear medicine procedures. We follow strict radiation safety rules, which include the careful selection of radiopharmaceuticals, guidelines for minimizing radiation exposure, and the use of substances that decay quickly to reduce long-term exposure risks. Our regular safety checks ensure that we maintain a facility with the highest safety standards, meeting international benchmarks.
Research & Innovation Focus
KIMS Hospitals, Mahadevapura, participates in research and development with the team exploring new radiopharmaceuticals, investigating novel targeting agents, and investigating the combination of advanced imaging with treatments.
Scientists are now working to develop new therapeutic isotopes and agents that target various types of tumors, opening up more treatment options for different cancers. The team is also exploring ways to enhance precision medicine by combining theranostic methods with other cutting-edge treatments, such as immunotherapy.
At KIMS, we perform dosimetry on all patients, ensuring adequate dose delivery to tumour cells and minimizing radiation burden to surrounding normal tissue. This helps achieve the highest efficacy with minimal side effects.
Our continuous participation in clinical trials enables patients to access the latest, high-quality drugs even before they are commercially available. By staying committed to new ideas, we ensure that our patients receive the latest advances in nuclear medicine. At the same time, they contribute to the development of future treatments.
Nuclear medicine, molecular imaging, and theranostics have a bright future ahead, and our team is working hard to bring these breakthroughs to patients.
THERONOVA is more than just a treatment program. It demonstrates our commitment to providing patients with hope through targeted medicine that prioritizes their needs in everything we do. To learn more about our nuclear medicine and theranostics services, get in touch with KIMS Hospitals, Mahadevapura, today.