Positron Emission Tomography and Computed Tomographic (PET/CT) Imaging for Radiation Therapy Planning in Anal Cancer: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

To improve the accuracy of chemoradiation therapy in anal cancer patients PET/CT is frequently used in the planning of radiation therapy. A systematic review was performed to assess impact on survival, quality of life, symptom score, change in target definition and treatment intention. Systematic literature searches were conducted in Medline, EMBASE, the Cochrane Library, and Centre for Reviews and Dissemination. Ten cross-sectional studies were identified. No data were available on survival or quality of life.
Source: Critical Reviews in Oncology Hematology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Source Type: research