New scan spots hidden prostate cancer better than standard tests?
NCT ID NCT03535831
First seen Feb 03, 2026 · Last updated May 10, 2026 · Updated 11 times
Summary
This study tested whether a special PET scan (PSMA PET) can find prostate cancer that has spread better than the usual CT and bone scans. 142 men with prostate cancer had the new scan. The goal was to see if it gives doctors a clearer picture of the cancer's location.
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Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2M9, Canada
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