{"id":23840,"date":"2025-08-28T12:45:05","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T08:45:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/backup.azhd.ae\/?p=23840"},"modified":"2025-08-28T12:45:05","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T08:45:05","slug":"al-zahra-hospital-performs-the-first-fapi-pet-ct-scan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/backup.azhd.ae\/?p=23840","title":{"rendered":"Al Zahra Hospital Performs the First FAPI PET-CT Scan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Al Zahra Hospital Performs the First FAPI PET-CT Scan<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>At Al Zahra Hospital Dubai, we are always looking for ways to bring the <strong>latest medical advances<\/strong> to our patients. Today, we are proud to share an important milestone: our Radiology Department has performed the <strong>first FAPI PET-CT scan<\/strong> in our hospital.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is a FAPI PET-CT Scan?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A PET-CT scan is a special imaging test that helps doctors see how cancer is behaving inside the body. Usually, the test looks directly at cancer cells. The <strong>new FAPI PET-CT<\/strong> works differently \u2014 it targets the <strong>fibroblasts<\/strong>, which are special cells that surround and support the tumor.<\/p>\n<p>By looking at these fibroblasts, doctors can get a <strong>clearer and more accurate picture<\/strong> of the cancer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why is this Important for Patients?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This new scan can help:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Detect cancer <strong>earlier and more precisely<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Improve how doctors evaluate complex cancers, such as those in the <strong>liver, pancreas, and digestive system<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Support oncologists in choosing the <strong>best treatment plan<\/strong> for each patient.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In simple terms, FAPI PET-CT can give doctors <strong>more detailed information<\/strong>, which means patients receive <strong>more personalized and effective care<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our Experts Behind This Achievement<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This milestone was made possible thanks to the <strong>tireless efforts of Dr. Pedro<\/strong>, <strong>Consultant Nuclear Medicine<\/strong> who worked persistently to bring this innovation into practice, and the <strong>continuous support of Dr. Ayman Kamel, Consultant Interventional Radiologist and Head of Department<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>. Their teamwork reflects Al Zahra Hospital\u2019s commitment to combining <strong>compassionate care<\/strong> with the <strong>latest global advancements<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>At Al Zahra Hospital Dubai, we are proud to offer our patients and their families the confidence that they are receiving the <strong>very best in cancer care and medical innovation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-23843\" src=\"https:\/\/backup.azhd.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-26-at-13.09.19_2af686b4-300x239.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"239\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/backup.azhd.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-26-at-13.09.19_2af686b4-300x239.jpg 300w, https:\/\/backup.azhd.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-26-at-13.09.19_2af686b4-1024x816.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/backup.azhd.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-26-at-13.09.19_2af686b4-768x612.jpg 768w, https:\/\/backup.azhd.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-26-at-13.09.19_2af686b4.jpg 1241w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-23845\" src=\"https:\/\/backup.azhd.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-26-at-13.09.20_7055d229-300x234.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"234\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/backup.azhd.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-26-at-13.09.20_7055d229-300x234.jpg 300w, https:\/\/backup.azhd.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-26-at-13.09.20_7055d229-1024x800.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/backup.azhd.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-26-at-13.09.20_7055d229-768x600.jpg 768w, https:\/\/backup.azhd.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-26-at-13.09.20_7055d229.jpg 1235w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Al Zahra Hospital Performs the First FAPI PET-CT Scan At Al Zahra Hospital Dubai, we are always looking for ways to bring the latest medical advances to our patients. Today, we are proud to share an important milestone: our Radiology Department has performed the first FAPI PET-CT scan in our hospital. 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