Find in Library
Search millions of books, articles, and more
Indexed Open Access Databases
Application of FDG-PET/CT in Radiation Oncology
oleh: Jun eLi, Ying eXiao
Format: | Article |
---|---|
Diterbitkan: | Frontiers Media S.A. 2013-04-01 |
Deskripsi
Positron emission tomography (PET)/computed tomography (CT), which combines the advantages of high sensitivity and specificity of PET and high resolution of CT, is a unique tool for cancer management. PET/CT has been widely used in cancer diagnosis and treatment. The article reviews the recent applications of PET/CT in radiation oncology, with a focus on FDG-PET/CT, addressing the applications in treatment planning and treatment response assessment of radiation therapy.