Thyrogen® Scans for Detecting Recurrent Thyroid Cancer |
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| Authors: | Jamie E Simon |
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| Institution: | 2. Department of Epidemiology & Population Health, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York;2. Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan;3. Department of Anesthesiology, Chronic Pain & Fatigue Research Center, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan;4. Epidemiology Group, School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, United Kingdom |
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| Abstract: | Although the thyroid gland is a relatively small organ in the body, it plays a major role in health. Patients who are diagnosed with well-differentiated thyroid cancer can be effectively treated and have excellent rates of survival. After initial surgery and treatment with radioactive iodine ablation, these patients will require lifelong monitoring for recurrence of disease. The use of Thyrogen® stimulated positron emission tomography/computed tomography scans plays an important role in long-term monitoring. The radiology nurse's role as patient advocate is essential in helping patients have a successful journey through a Thyrogen® study. |
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