Dr. Füsun Kökçü Aksoy underscores nuclear medicine's lifesaving role in early cancer diagnosis

Dr. Füsun Kökçü Aksoy, nuclear medicine specialist at Medical Point Gaziantep Hospital, explained that advanced imaging methods such as PET/CT enable detection of tumors at an early stage, detailed staging, and assessment of biological activity. She stressed that early diagnosis significantly raises treatment success rates and allows for personalized therapy planning.

The physician also highlighted that nuclear imaging can objectively monitor treatment response, helping avoid unnecessary therapies and improving patients' quality of life. She called for coordinated work among oncology, radiology and other specialties and urged at‑risk individuals to keep up with regular screening programs.