TSJCI Annual Report 2021

Trinity St James’s Cancer Institute Annual Report 2021 19 Section 1.12 Radiology 1.12.1 Key Developments during 2021 Nuclear Medicine service development: • The Nuclear Medicine department commenced the 99mTc PSMA service in 2021. 99mTc- PSMA SPECT/CT is a cost effective alternative for 68Ga-PSMA PET/CT in the staging of prostate cancer. Breast Imaging service developments: • In 2021, there was a continued focus on providing timely patient access to Breast Imaging services. Breast ultrasound activity increased considerably due to service development initiatives (approximately 20% increased activity in 2021 compared to 2019). • A new advanced nurse practitioner (ANP) role in the Breast Imaging department was created. Maeve Stenson was appointed the first ANP for the service. Staff expansion: • Two consultant radiologists with special interest in thoracic oncology commenced in 2021. • The first group of radiography graduates from the recently established TCD diagnostic radiography programme were recruited. Equipment replacement: • The ED X-ray room and a DR mobile X-ray machine were replaced during 2021.