Important Notice: Normal Operations Despite Inclement Weather. Due to current weather conditions, we want to assure all patients that there are no delays in our services. We are continuing with normal operations and remain fully committed to providing the care you need. Please proceed with your scheduled appointments as planned. Stay safe! Exciting News! Our Gainesville Office has moved to Bristow – 9450 Innovation Drive, Manassas, VA 20110. Same great providers and care team, same exceptional care, new, larger space to better serve our patients.
A radiopharmaceutical consisting of an estradiol analogue radiolabeled with the positron-emitting isotope fluorine F 18. F-18 16 alpha-fluoroestradiol is actively taken up in tumor cells expressing the estrogen receptor (ER), allowing visualization of ER-positive tumor cells with positron emiision tomography (PET). Uptake of this agent depends upon the ER status of target tissues. Check for active clinical trials using this agent. (NCI Thesaurus)