[Single photon emitting radiopharmaceuticals in oncology]

Area of Science:

• Nuclear Medicine
• Radiochemistry
• Medical Imaging

Background:

• Single-photon emission techniques are crucial in nuclear medicine for diagnostic imaging.
• Technological advancements have expanded the utility of isotopes in SPECT.
• The integration of diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals is a key development.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review current isotopes and radiopharmaceuticals used in single-photon techniques.
• To discuss the present applications and future trends of these agents.
• To emphasize the emerging role of theranostics.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of isotopes and radiopharmaceuticals for SPECT.
• Analysis of current diagnostic and therapeutic applications.
• Exploration of technological advancements impacting SPECT imaging.
• Discussion of theranostic principles and their significance.

Main Results:

• SPECT utilizes a diverse range of diagnostic and therapeutic isotopes.
• New technologies enhance the diagnostic imaging capabilities of SPECT.
• Theranostics, combining diagnosis and therapy, is increasingly vital.

Conclusions:

• Isotopes and radiopharmaceuticals are central to single-photon techniques.
• Technological progress is expanding the scope of SPECT applications.
• Theranostics represents a significant future direction in nuclear medicine.