Volumetric parameters of the primary tumor and whole-body tumor burden derived from baseline 18 F-FDG PET/CT can predict overall survival in non-small cell lung cancer patients: initial results from a single institution.

Hemat A MahmoudWalaa OteifyHussein ElkhayatAhmed M ZaherTaha Zaki MohranNesreen Mekkawy

Published in: European journal of hybrid imaging (2022)

F-FDG PET/CT seems to be a strong, independent imaging biomarker to predict OS, superior to the clinical assessment of the primary tumor. The WB TLG was found to be the best predictor of OS.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
high resolution
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
patient reported outcomes
mass spectrometry
free survival