Paulina Cegla Author

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Dual tracer FLT-FDG-PET/CT in the assessment of biological parameters for simulated treatment planning in patients with cervical cancer

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Paulina Cegla

Aim: The assessment of metabolic activity and the extend of the tumor mass has an increasing importance for radiotherapy planning and patients prognosis. The aim of the study was to compare biological parameters of primary tumor assessed by 18F-FDG and 18F- fluorothymidine (FLT) positron emission tomography (PET)/computer tomography (CT) in patients with cervical cancer and influence on radiotherapy planning.

Materials & Methods: Respectively 39 women with histologically confirmed cervical cancer underwent dual tracer PET/CT examinations performed for radiotherapy. PET scans were acquired on separate days (within one week) 60 min after IV injection of 300 MBq of 18F- fluorodeoxyglucose ... view more»

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