Understanding Your Scans and PRRT： How Imaging Guides Treatment • Dr. Cole • Atlanta Conference

In this video, Dr. Heather Cole from Vanderbilt Health explains the important role imaging plays in diagnosing and treating neuroendocrine cancer and neuroendocrine carcinoma (NEC). The talk covers how different scans help doctors understand where tumors are located, how they behave, and which treatment options may be most appropriate. Dr. Cole discusses common imaging tools such as CT, MRI, and PET/CT, including how each scan is used in staging, surgical planning, and therapy decisions. She also explains how molecular imaging can help identify somatostatin receptors and guide treatments like peptide receptor radionuclide therapy or PRRT. Topics include: • What neuroendocrine neoplasms are • Why imaging is important in neuroendocrine cancer care • The roles of CT, MRI, and PET/CT • How imaging helps guide treatment decisions • When PRRT or FDG PET may be considered _____________________________________________________________________________ ABOUT Neuroendocrine Cancer Patient Education Conference Atlanta, GA May 16, 2026 The Neuroendocrine Cancer Foundation (NCF) hosted a free, in-person educational conference at the Emory Winship Cancer Institute designed specifically for people living with neuroendocrine cancer and their caregivers. This one-day program brought together leading experts from Emory University, the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and Vanderbilt University to share practical, up-to-date information on the diagnosis and management of...