Could 18F-FDG PET repeated within cycle 1 predicts objective response to chemotherapy in advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)? A pilot study results

S. Novello, E. Pelosi, M. Giaj Levra, A. Douroukas, M. Longo, E. Capelletto, S. Rapetti, B. Crida, G. Scagliotti (Orbassano, Torino, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Biology and diagnosis of thoracic tumours
Session: Biology and diagnosis of thoracic tumours
Session type: E-Communication Session
Number: 4693
Disease area: Thoracic oncology

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