Limited Usefulness of 18F-FDG PET/CT in Predicting Tumor Regression After Preoperative Chemotherapy for Noncardia Gastric Cancer: The Italian Research Group for Gastric Cancer (GIRCG) Experience
Conclusions
The present study suggests that 18F-FDG PET/CT has limited usefulness in predicting cancer regression. The lack of metabolic response in serial measurements indicates the probable ineffectiveness of preoperative treatment.
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