Background A number of diagnostic tests are required for the detection and management of
cancer. Most imaging modalities such as computerized tomography (CT) are anatomical …

We previously reported aggregate data showing that PET was associated with a change in
intended management for over one third of patients participating in the National Oncologic …

For diagnostic methods such as PET/CT, not only diagnostic accuracy but also clinical
benefit must be demonstrated. However, there is a lack of consensus about how to approach …

Functional imaging using fluorodeoxyglucose positron-emission tomography (FDG-PET)
has been increasing incorporated into radiotherapy planning in conjunction with computed …

PET/CT imaging has rapidly emerged as an important imaging tool in oncology. The
success of PET/CT imaging is based on several features. First, patients benefit from a …

Evidence-based medicine (EBM) is the practice whereby the best available evidence is
incorporated into daily clinical practice in a reproducible way. This reproducibility is …

Purpose The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of PET/CT on clinical
management of cancer patients based on a prospective data registry. The study was …

The use of functional imaging in radiotherapy has becoming increasingly popular over the
years.! Functional imaging can be used either as a predictive factor for tumor response, as …

BACKGROUND: Positron emission tomography (PET) performed during cancer therapy
(treatment monitoring) has shown promise for predicting treatment outcome. However, when …

But are we sure that this is fashion? Isn't it a reflection of a medical progress that translated
into practice change? And if so, what would have made the use of PET so exquisite in …