(18)F-FDG PET image biomarkers improve prediction of late radiation-induced xerostomia.
CONCLUSION: Prediction of Xer12m was significantly improved with pre-treatment PET-IBMs, indicating that high metabolic parotid gland activity is associated with lower risk of developing late xerostomia. This study highlights the potential of incorporating patient-specific PET-derived functional characteristics into NTCP model development.
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Source: Radiotherapy and Oncology : journal of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology - Category: Radiology Authors: van Dijk LV, Noordzij W, Brouwer CL, Boellaard R, Burgerhof JGM, Langendijk JA, Sijtsema NM, Steenbakkers RJHM Tags: Radiother Oncol Source Type: research
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