What Types of Cancer Are Commonly Assessed with FDG-PET?
FDG-PET is used for a variety of cancers, including but not limited to:
- Lung Cancer: Particularly useful for staging and monitoring response to treatment. - Lymphoma: Helps in determining the extent of disease and treatment response. - Breast Cancer: Used mainly for staging and detecting metastases. - Colorectal Cancer: Effective in staging and detecting recurrent disease. - Melanoma: Useful for detecting metastasis and monitoring treatment.
