Yes. The amount of radiation used in nuclear medicine is very small and carefully controlled. The procedures are safe, painless, and monitored by trained specialists to ensure patient safety.

It is used to evaluate heart, lungs, thyroid, kidneys, bones, and certain cancers. Nuclear medicine is also used for treatments such as Radioiodine Therapy for thyroid disorders and targeted therapies for specific cancers.

While CT or MRI shows the structure of organs, nuclear medicine focuses on how the organs are working. This makes it very helpful for early detection, treatment planning, and monitoring of many diseases.