Kit-based labeling of anti-CEA nanobodies for in vivo imaging and therapy of colorectal cancer KU Leuven
In Belgium, colorectal cancer is the third most diagnosed cancer in men and second most diagnosed cancer in women. For efficient treatment and follow-up of patients, it is important to know if the cancer has spread to distant sites (metastases). Positron emission tomography (PET) uses a scanner to track radioactive molecules in the body. Fluorine-18 (18F, a radioactive form of fluorine) is the radionuclide of choice for PET. However, the most ...