FDG uptake in normal tissues assessed by PET during treatment has prognostic value for treatment results in head and neck squamous cell carcinomas undergoing radiochemotherapy.

CONCLUSIONS: FDG uptake in normal tissues within the irradiated volume measured by PET during treatment has significant prognostic value in HNSCC. This effect may potentially be of use for personalized treatment adaptation.
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Source: Radiotherapy and Oncology : journal of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology - February 16, 2017 Category: Radiology Authors: Zschaeck S, Löck S, Leger S, Haase R, Bandurska-Luque A, Appold S, Kotzerke J, Zips D, Richter C, Gudziol V, Schreiber A, Zöphel K, Baumann M, Krause M Tags: Radiother Oncol Source Type: research