Positron Emission Tomography (PET) radiotracers in oncology – utility of 18F-Fluoro-deoxy-glucose (FDG)-PET in the management of patients with non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC)

<p>Abstract</p> <p>PET (Positron Emission Tomography) is a nuclear medicine imaging method, frequently used in oncology during the last years. It is a non-invasive technique that provides quantitative in vivo assessment of physiological and biological phenomena. PET has found its a...

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Main Authors: Zullo Angelo, Tomao Federica, Spinelli Gian, Miele Evelina, De Marinis Filippo, Pasciuti Giulia, Rossi Luigi, Zoratto Federica, Tomao Silverio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-10-01
Series:Journal of Experimental & Clinical Cancer Research
Online Access:http://www.jeccr.com/content/27/1/52