Metabolic parameters of [ 18 F]FDG PET-CT before and after radiotherapy may predict survival and recurrence in cervical cancer.

Maria Markus Hanna Sartor Maria Bjurberg Elin Trägårdh

Published in: Acta oncologica (Stockholm, Sweden) (2023)

The FDG PET-CT-derived parameters SUVmax, MTV, and TLG measured post-treatment can predict OS and recurrence in cervical cancer. Parameters measured before treatment had overall lower prognostic potential, and only MTV and TLG showed significant association to OS and recurrence.

Keyphrases

free survival
early stage
squamous cell carcinoma
risk assessment
climate change
combination therapy