PET/CT second look pretreatment can identify cancer metastases

Published On 2021-11-13 09:52 GMT   |   Update On 2021-11-13 09:52 GMT

A second PET/CT scan is needed before radiotherapy treatment when there are delays of more than 4 weeks after initial PET/CT staging in patients with advanced head and neck squamous cell cancer, finds a recent study. This is expected to directly influence oncologic outcomes as it led to changes in treatment planning in more than half of the cases.

The study is published in the journal Clinical and Translational Radiation Oncology.

For more details, check out the full story on link below:


Full View
Tags:    

Disclaimer: This site is primarily intended for healthcare professionals. Any content/information on this website does not replace the advice of medical and/or health professionals and should not be construed as medical/diagnostic advice/endorsement/treatment or prescription. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use, privacy policy, advertisement policy. © 2024 Minerva Medical Treatment Pvt Ltd

Our comments section is governed by our Comments Policy . By posting comments at Medical Dialogues you automatically agree with our Comments Policy , Terms And Conditions and Privacy Policy .

Similar News