FDG Uptake on Positron Emission Tomography Correlates with Survival and Time to Recurrence in Patients with Stage I Non–Small-Cell Lung Cancer
Conclusions: Preoperative FDG uptake in the primary tumor in patients with stage I disease is associated with OS and TTR. This may be useful in identifying early stage patients who may benefit from more aggressive therapy after surgical resection.
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Source: Journal of Thoracic Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
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