Table 1. Radionuclides commonly used for PET imaging of prostate cancer.
| Radionuclide | Half-life (min) | Production method |
|---|---|---|
| Carbon-11 [11C] | 20 | Cyclotron |
| Gallium-68 [68Ga] | 68 | Generator |
| Fluorine-18 [18F] | 110 | Cyclotron |
PET, positron emission tomography.
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