Prospective evaluation of plasma Epstein-Barr virus DNA clearance and fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission scan in assessing early response to chemotherapy in patients with advanced or recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma.

Brigette MaEdwin P HuiAnn D KingSing F LeungMichael Km KamFrankie MoLeung LiKi WangHerbert LoongAshley WongCharles Ml ChanK C Allen ChanS C Cesar WongY M Dennis LoAnthony Tc Chan

Published in: British journal of cancer (2018)

Early PET-CT response and pEBV DNA clearance could predict survival and subsequent response. This dual endpoint is an innovative tool for assessing early drug response.

Keyphrases

pet ct
epstein barr virus
positron emission tomography
computed tomography
circulating tumor
diffuse large b cell lymphoma
single molecule
cell free
emergency department
magnetic resonance imaging
magnetic resonance
drug induced
contrast enhanced