DOTATATE PET/CT scans are used to help diagnose and treat neuroendocrine cancer, which is a type of cancer that affects the cells that produce hormones in the body.
During a DOTATATE PET scan, a special dye is injected into the body that helps to identify neuroendocrine cancer cells. The dye will show up as bright spots on the scan, indicating the location of the cancer cells. This helps doctors to see the size and location of the tumor, which can be important when planning treatment.
