Positron emission tomography and computed tomographic imaging (PET/CT) for dose planning purposes of thoracic radiation with curative intent in lung cancer patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

CONCLUSION: PET/CT for dose planning improves target definition and patient selection. Approximately two in five patients had a significant change in target definition and one in five received palliative treatment instead. The proportions seem to be similar regardless of the availability of a previous staging-PET.
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Source: Radiotherapy and Oncology : journal of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology - March 7, 2017 Category: Radiology Authors: Hallqvist A, Alverbratt C, Strandell A, Samuelsson O, Björkander E, Liljegren A, Albertsson P Tags: Radiother Oncol Source Type: research