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The StarGuide system is the next generation SPECT/CT system that is used in clinical routines for many types of SPECT imaging including whole body and Cardiac. Benefits include faster acquisition times that make it more comfortable for patients, while still maintaining image quality.

The StarGuide meets the current needs of the Nuclear Medicine patients, but also has cutting edge technologies that will allow for the future of Nuclear Medicine in the form of Theranostics.

Theranostics is a term that combines the words “therapy” and “diagnostics.” This revolutionary technique represents an evolving form of cancer care that may improve patients’ experiences and treatment outcomes. Patients receive highly targeted radioactive drugs while doctors use imaging to view their distribution in the body.

Theranostics pair diagnostic biomarkers with therapeutic agents to identify and target cancer cells for destruction.

Theranostic patient imaging showing the improvement in the patients cancer with 2 treatments. Note the decrease in intensity in the second image showing the decrease in cancer cells.

Important dates

Deadline: Friday, December 27, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.
Draw date: Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.

Ticket packs

Main Lottery tickets are:
Single Ticket for $25.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How many tickets are available for sale?
   There are 2,000 tickets available for sale.
   
2. How much do tickets cost?
   Single Ticket for $25,
   
3. Can I request a specific ticket number?
   No. Ticket numbers are computer-generated in ascending order starting at a pre-determined number.
4. When are the deadlines for ticket sales?
   Final Sales Deadline: Friday, December 27, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.
5. What are the odds of winning?
   Chances are 1 in 2,000 (total tickets for sale) to win a prize. Actual odds depend on number of tickets sold.
   

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