PET Scans Helped Tailor Induction Chemotherapy for Esophageal Cancers

Using PET scans during induction chemotherapy for esophageal cancer, researchers were able to assess patient response to treatment and adjust their therapy, leading to an improved rate of pathologic complete response prior to surgery.

Source: CancerNetwork - January 17, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Leah Lawrence Tags: Conferences/ASCO 2017 Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium Esophageal Cancer News Source Type: news