Implementation of PET/CT in radiation oncology-a patterns-of-care analysis of the German Society of Nuclear Medicine and the German Society of Radiation Oncology.

Simone FerdinandusUrsula NestleConstantinos ZamboglouSimon K B SpohnNils Henrik NicolayLena M UnterrainerStefan A KoerberChristian La FougèreEmmanouil FokasCarsten KobeChukwuka EzeAnca-Ligia GrosuWolfgang P FendlerAdrien HolzgreveRudolf WernerNina-Sophie Schmidt-Hegemann

Published in: Strahlentherapie und Onkologie : Organ der Deutschen Rontgengesellschaft ... [et al] (2024)

PET/CT has become an important tool for RadOncs, with several indications. However, access is still limited at several sites, especially for dedicated RT-PET. This study aims to improve interdisciplinary cooperation and adequate implementation of current guidelines for the treatment of various tumor entities.

Keyphrases

pet ct
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quality improvement
primary care
positron emission tomography
palliative care
clinical practice
computed tomography
pain management
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smoking cessation
pet imaging