New Advances in Prostate Cancer Radionuclide Imaging

Imaging plays an essential role in prostate cancer clinical management. A great deal of research has brought about improved prostate imaging modalities. Clinical trials have tested numerous radionuclides for positron emission tomography. Results from new PET tracers such as F-1-amino-3-fluorine 18-fluorocyclobutane-1-carboxylic acid and Ga-labeled prostate-specific membrane antigen ligands are demonstrating promise. This course analyzes the benefits and issues of various radiotracers, including some that have recently become available on the market.

Target Audience

Radiologists, Urologists, Oncologists, Family Medicine Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners and Medical Students.

Learning Objectives

  • Review the new prostate cancer radiotracers that have recently become available, as well as those just entering clinical trials.
  • Discuss advantages and issues regarding various radiotracers.
Additional information
Bibliography: 
  • Bouchelouche, K., Turkbey, B., Choyke, P.L., (2015). Advances in imaging modalities in prostate cancer. 27(3):224-231.
  • Schultz MK, Donahue P, Musgrave NI, Zhernosekov K, Naidoo C, Razbash A, Tworovska I, Dick DW, Watkins GL, Graham MM, Runde W, Clanton JA, Sunderland JJ. An Increasing Role for 68Ga PET Imaging: A Perspective on the Availability of Parent 68Ge Material for Generator Manufacturing in an Expanding Market. J Postgrad Med Edu Res;47(1):26-30.
Course Summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.50 General certificate of attendance
  • 1.50 Nurse Practitioners
Course opens: 
05/01/2016
Course expires: 
05/01/2018

Michael M. Graham, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor of Radiology
Director of Nuclear Medicine
Department of Radiology 
University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa 

Michael M. Graham, M.D., Ph.D., has indicated that he has consulted for Siemens, Advanced Accelerator Applications, Blue Earth Diagnostics and Jubilant Draximage. Dr. Graham has also indicated that his discussions will not include mention of investigational or off-label usage.

Non-faculty contributors and others involved in the planning, development and editing/review of the content have no relevant financial relationships to disclose. 

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Baptist Health South Florida designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 

Available Credit

  • 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.50 General certificate of attendance
  • 1.50 Nurse Practitioners
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