Primary tumor standardized uptake value (SUVmax) measured on 18 F-FDG PET/CT and mixed NSCLC components predict survival in surgical-resected combined small-cell lung cancer

ConclusionSurgical-resected c-SCLCs have a relatively good prognosis. TNM stage is the most significant factor influencing disease progression in surgical-resected c-SCLCs. SUVmax and mixed NSCLC components within c-SCLCs had a considerable influence on the survival. Both high SUVmax and mixed SCC component are poor predictors for patients with c-SCLCs.
Source: Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research