Theranostic Probes for Cancer Imaging

This special issue is dedicated to theranostic studies including original research articles and review articles, which integrate specialized diagnosis and therapy using the various theranostic probes with an emphasis on cancer research. The new term “theranostics” was coined by combining two words: therapeutic and diagnostic. More specifically, therapeutic strategies including photodynamics, chemotherapy, gene therapy, hyperthermia, and radiation are integrated with one or more diagnostic imaging techniques such as computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), position emission tomography (PET), single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT), near-infrared (NIR) fluorescence imaging, and ultrasonography to develop molecular diagnostic tests and targeted therapeutics in clinics, resulting in the advance of personalized medicine. Therefore, these cutting-edge technologies allow us to simultaneously diagnose, image, and treat cancer and monitor the response of cancer treatment.