Abstract: Nuclear medicine is a specialized field of medicine based on the application of
radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. Over the past fifty years, nuclear
medicine has advanced in such a way that it is now a major tool in clinical practice. Nowadays,
this technology makes it possible to better detect, monitor and describe diseases, as well as to
improve their treatment. Radiopharmaceuticals are key component of nuclear medicine and
crucial treatment for oncological and other diseases. Recent achievements in the field indicate
that the development of radiopharmaceuticals are focused on theranostics.
Keywords:Radiopharmaceuticals, nuclear medicine, medicinal products, oncological diseases

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