FDG-PET maximum standardised uptake value is associated with variation in survival: Analysis of 498 lung cancer patients
Summary
We sought to establish the extent to which tumour uptake of [18F]-fluoro2-deoxy-glucose is associated with survival in patients with primary lung cancer. From our analysis of data concerning 498 lung cancer patients, including surgical and non-surgical cases, we conclude that there is a clear association between higher tumour uptake of glucose and worse survival.
Keywords: Lung cancer, Imaging, PET, SUV, Prognosis, Survival
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PII: S0169-5002(06)00489-2
doi:10.1016/j.lungcan.2006.09.010
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