The predictive value of PET/CT for distant recurrences in locally advanced rectal cancer treated with neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy

ConclusionIn conclusion, a PET/CT has the potential to better stratify patients of their risk of distant metastasis. However, a larger validation cohort is required before these findings can be translated to clinical utility.

Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology - August 26, 2021 Category: Radiology Authors: Joseph C Kong, Jennifer Ryan, Timothy Akhurst, Samuel Y Ngan, Michael Michael, Jeanne Tie, Satish K Warrier, Alexander G Heriot Tags: Medical Imaging ‐Radiation Oncology—Original Article Source Type: research