Meet Dr. Gonçalo Ferreira, Consultant in Nuclear Medicine in Abu Dhabi, seeing patients at Burjeel Medical City. His work is driven by the pursuit of new possibilities in cancer care and what they could mean for patients. After a cancer diagnosis, the questions rarely stop. But where do you turn when you need clearer answers about what comes next?
Dr. Gonçalo’s Experience in Nuclear Medicine
Dr. Gonçalo has over a decade of medical experience, with expertise in advanced cancer imaging and targeted therapies. A Fellow of the European Board of Nuclear Medicine, he has contributed to pioneering cancer treatments in Portugal, including the country’s first Lutetium-PSMA treatment for prostate cancer.
Beyond his clinical work, he has also contributed to international research, received scientific awards and shared his knowledge through teaching at the University of Porto.
How Dr. Gonçalo Helps Patients Understand Their Treatment Options
Dr. Gonçalo helps patients and their medical teams gain more clarity about the possible treatment options ahead. For someone facing prostate cancer, a neuroendocrine tumour or certain endocrine cancers, the questions can feel endless. Is the treatment working? Are there other options? What comes next?
Each question carries the hope of finding a way forward.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is nuclear medicine?
Nuclear medicine is a medical specialty that uses small amounts of radioactive substances, called radiotracers, to diagnose and treat disease. Scans such as PET/CT show how organs and tissues are working, and some radiotracers can deliver targeted treatment directly to cancer cells.
What is Lutetium-PSMA therapy?
Lutetium-PSMA therapy is a targeted treatment for advanced prostate cancer. It uses a molecule that attaches to PSMA, a protein found on most prostate cancer cells, to carry radiation directly to the cancer while limiting the effect on surrounding healthy tissue.
What is a PET/CT scan?
A PET/CT scan combines two types of imaging in one test. The PET part shows how active cells are taking up a radiotracer, and the CT part shows detailed anatomy, so together they help find cancer, show how far it has spread and check how well treatment is working.
What is theranostics?
Theranostics is an approach that uses the same target for both diagnosis and treatment. A scan first shows whether cancer cells carry the target, and if they do, a matching radioactive treatment can be given to reach those same cells.
Is nuclear medicine treatment safe?
Nuclear medicine treatment is generally safe and well tolerated when given by a specialist team. The radiation dose is carefully planned, and much of it leaves the body within days. Patients receive clear guidance on simple precautions to follow at home for a short time after treatment.