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# Case Study: PSMA Prostate Imaging with PET/CT for Reoccurrence

1.05.22

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**A first for New England: Advanced PSMA Prostate Imaging with PET/CT, n****ow available at Shields.**

**PSMA PET/CT for ****Reoccurrence**** (Biochemical failure) – ****PATIENT CASE STUDY 02**

**Patient overview: **

- 68 y/o patient with a history of group grade 3 prostate cancer s/p prostatectomy and now with asymptomatic biochemical failure with PSA or 1.0 ng/ml.
- Negative CT and mpMRI of the pelvis.

**Impact of PSMA PET/CT:**

- Positive study with nodes outside the pelvis. Risk stratified away from futile salvage radiation therapy.
- Placed on systemic therapy.

![PSMA PET/CT Images: Case Study 2](https://info.shields.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BLOG/Screen%20Shot%202021-09-22%20at%2012.31.36%20PM.png?width=2164&name=Screen%20Shot%202021-09-22%20at%2012.31.36%20PM.png)

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