| Literature DB >> 19357228 |
Martin Allen-Auerbach1, Wolfgang A Weber.
Abstract
The use of fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography (FDG-PET) for the evaluation of tumor response to chemotherapy and radiation therapy has been studied in a number of malignancies. By imaging tumor metabolism and therapy-related changes, FDG-PET has demonstrated advantages over anatomical imaging in the assessment of treatment response. More recent investigations have indicated that FDG-PET can predict tumor response early during the course of therapy, potentially allowing for early treatment adjustments. The aim of this review is to provide oncologists with a basic knowledge of the practical aspects of PET quantification for treatment.Entities:
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Year: 2009 PMID: 19357228 DOI: 10.1634/theoncologist.2008-0119
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Oncologist ISSN: 1083-7159