title: Positron emission tomography computed tomography in oncology.
abstract: The role of positron emission tomography computed tomography in oncological imaging has rapidly evolved. It has proven itself to be cost effective and alters patient management in a significant proportion of cases. This article discusses its current and future applications.
authors.affiliation: Plymouth Hospital NHS Trust, London. b.drake@nhs.net
authors.forename: Brent
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Drake
authors.forename: Gary J R
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: Cook
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D064847:Multimodal Imaging; D009367:Neoplasm Staging / Q000379:methods; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D049268:Positron-Emission Tomography; D019275:Radiopharmaceuticals / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
chemical_list: D019275:Radiopharmaceuticals