A Patient's Journey Helping you anticipate what is involved in diagnosis and treatment

Every patient has their own unique journey during diagnosis and treatment. Learning as much as one can prior to the start of the journey will help patients feel more confident about what to expect.

Before the exam or treatment

Your healthcare team will explain what to expect, including any preparation needed before your appointment.

Your healthcare team may recommend a nuclear medicine procedure to better understand what is happening inside your body. You should receive clear instructions on preparation, such as fasting or hydration.

During the procedure

A radiopharmaceutical is administered, usually through an injection near the area of concern.

Imaging or treatment is then performed using specialized equipment. These procedures are carefully controlled and designed with patient safety in mind.

After the procedure

Patients are typically able to resume normal activities after their procedure subject to the guidance of their health*.

The results may support your physician in making informed decisions about diagnosis, treatment, or next steps.

Curium works closely with healthcare professionals to ensure that these procedures are performed safely, efficiently, and with respect for patient comfort.

* Depending on the procedure, you may be advised to follow temporary precautions after your appointment, some radioactive material can remain in your body for a short period. Your healthcare team will provide guidance specific to your situation.

From diagnosis to therapy

If treatment with a radiopharmaceutical is recommended, your doctor will determine the right treatment path for you.

Curium has long been a leader in diagnostic nuclear medicine, helping physicians detect disease earlier and more accurately. Today, we are also expanding our focus into radiotherapeutics, supporting treatments that deliver targeted radiation directly to malignant cells while aiming to limit impact on healthy tissue.

Every Patient Has a Story Every journey is unique

Behind every scan, diagnosis, and treatment is a person navigating their own path with courage, hope, uncertainty, and resilience.

Every patient experience is different, shaped by personal challenges, milestones, and moments that matter.

Watch Patient Stories

“Behind every dose is a person waiting with hope — and at Curium, that hope drives everything we do”

Ian D. Dietrich, Caregiver

“They told me it was all in my head. Turns out, it was! It was a pituitary tumor.”

Tricia Wayman, Patient

“If you haven't got hope, you've got nothing. ”

Michael Moody, Patient

“My body was attacking my thyroid, and my thyroid was fighting it by being very active.”

Leoni Van Straaten, Patient

“If you've lived a story like this, you'd definitely go the extra mile because you know what this product can do for people's lives.”

Sven Ockers, Caregiver

“Treatment is carefully monitored cycle by cycle, based on how you’re feeling, your blood tests and your scans.”

Dr Amy Eccles

General FAQs

A radiopharmaceutical is a medicine that contains a small amount of radioactive material. It is used to help doctors diagnose or treat disease by targeting specific organs or tissues.

Yes. Nuclear medicine procedures follow strict safety standards and regulations. The amount of radiation used is carefully controlled and considered appropriate for medical benefit.

Most patients feel nothing beyond the small prick of the injection on their skin.

Your physician may recommend nuclear medicine as a solution to gain more precise imagining to help them make a more informed decision about your future care