Initial Tumor Metabolic Parameters (Maximum SUV and Metabolic Volume) Predict Death From Lung Cancer and Rapid SUV Decline is Associated with Local Control

Authors

Maria Werner-Wasik, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Edward Pequignot, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Terry Hyslop, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Brian Shulli, Jefferson Center City Imaging
Ying Xiao, Thomas Jefferson University
Mitchell Machtay, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Amy Taylor, Thomas Jefferson University
Walter Curran, Emory UniversityFollow
Rita Axelrod, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

12-2009

Abstract

Factors associated with local failure and death from lung cancer were evaluated based on post-treatment FDG-PET imaging in patients (pts) with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

PET-CT scans were obtained 6-8 weeks after thoracic RT and approximately every 3 months thereafter.

Recommended Citation

Werner-Wasik, Maria; Pequignot, Edward; Hyslop, Terry; Shulli, Brian; Xiao, Ying; Machtay, Mitchell; Taylor, Amy; Curran, Walter; and Axelrod, Rita, "Initial Tumor Metabolic Parameters (Maximum SUV and Metabolic Volume) Predict Death From Lung Cancer and Rapid SUV Decline is Associated with Local Control" (2009). Department of Radiation Oncology Faculty Papers. Paper 13.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/radoncfp/13