Overview

Oncological imaging has thoroughly changed in the past decade, especially due to the introduction of PET and 18FDG. In Positron Emission Tomography, expert referring specialists and professional imagers seek to help bridge some of the knowledge gaps in several oncological domains.  The book’s goal is to aid in the improvement of communicative competences: to communicate scan findings so that the referring specialist receives proper advice from the imager, and that, alternatively, the referring one provides the imager with appropriate clinical details to allow for a proper interpretation, and that the referring specialist is aware of the possibilities and limitations of the requested technology. While it focuses on FDG PET, other radiopharmaceuticals are covered as well, where appropriate. Written for the highly respected Methods in Molecular Biology™ series, this volume provides the kind of detailed description and implementation advice that is crucial for getting optimal results.   Authoritative and convenient, Positron Emission Tomography serves as an excellent reference for oncologists, surgeons, radiotherapists, radiologists, nuclear medicine physicians, and pathologists desiring a stronger synergy within their vital efforts.

Full Product Details

Author:   Malik E. Juweid ,  Otto S. Hoekstra
Publisher:   Humana Press Inc.
Imprint:   Humana Press Inc.
Edition:   2011
Volume:   727
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.881kg
ISBN:  

9781617790614

ISBN 10:   1617790613
Pages:   354
Publication Date:   23 February 2011
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

FDG-PET/CT in Lymphoma.- FDG PET Imaging of Head and Neck Cancers.- PET and PET-CT of Lung Cancer.- PET-CT in Radiotherapy for Lung Cancer.- PET and PET-CT in Esophageal and Gastric Cancer.- FDG PET and PET/CT for Colorectal Cancer.- Functional Imaging of Neuroendocrine Tumors.- Melanoma.- Breast Cancer.- Gynecological Cancers.- Sarcoma.- PET and PET/CT in the Management of Thyroid Cancer.- PET in Testicular Cancer.- Pancreatic and Hepatobiliary Cancers.- Prostate Cancer.- Brain Tumors.- PET and PET/CT for Unknown Primary Tumors.- Methodological Aspects of Multi-Centre Studies with Quantitative PET.

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From the reviews: Positron Emission Tomography is a useful, informative book on PET methods in molecular biology in solid tumors ... . this is a well-written book blending facts and data from the clinical and molecular imaging perspectives on solid malignancies. I highly recommend the book as a useful reference for physicians involved in PET and its interpretation. ... The book may also appeal to oncologists and surgeons who refer patients for PET. (Usha A. Joseph, The Journal of Nuclear Medicine, Vol. 53 (6), June, 2012)

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