FDG-PET maximum standardised uptake value is associated with variation in survival: analysis of 498 lung cancer patients.
We sought to establish the extent to which tumour uptake of [18F]-fluoro2-deoxy-glucose is associated with survival in patients with primary lung cancer. From our analysis of data concerning 498 lung cancer patients, including surgical and non-surgical cases, we conclude that there is a clear association between higher tumour uptake of glucose and worse survival.
Davies
Andrew
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The Thoracic Unit, Guy's Hospital, and Clinical Operational Research Unit, UCL, London, United Kingdom.
Tan
Carol
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Paschalides
Christos
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Barrington
Sally F
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O'Doherty
Mike
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Utley
Martin
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Treasure
Tom
T
D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D019788:Fluorodeoxyglucose F18 / Q000493:pharmacokinetics; D006801:Humans; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000378:metabolism / Q000401:mortality*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D019275:Radiopharmaceuticals / Q000493:pharmacokinetics; D016019:Survival Analysis; D013997:Time Factors
D019275:Radiopharmaceuticals; D019788:Fluorodeoxyglucose F18