AcuTect, launched in 1998, helps detect acute deep venous thrombosis of the lower extremities, which can lead to pulmonary embolism, a potentially fatal condition. There are an estimated 170,000 new cases of lung cancer in the U.S. each year. In addition, contrast agents are being developed to enhance the ability of ultrasound scanning to visualize cardiac chambers and vessels. The goal is to develop an agent that permits detection of myocardial blood flow patterns in various conditions. Therapy Nycomed Amersham Imaging's leadership in diagnostic imaging is complemented by two oncology products, one effective in the treatment of prostate cancer and the other in relieving bone pain associated with metastatic cancers.
Prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer in men.
According to the National Cancer Institute, over 180,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2000, and nearly 32,000 men will die from the disease. OncoSeed seeds are tiny radioactive pellets implanted into the prostate, where they irradiate the tumor. This type of brachytherapy is a minimally invasive outpatient procedure , and within days of the procedure, most patients are back to their everyday activities.