Journal article
Impact of 18F-Labeled Fluorodeoxyglucose Positron Emission Tomography-Computed Tomography Versus Conventional Staging in Patients With Locally Advanced Breast Cancer
Abstract
PURPOSE: Patients with locally advanced breast cancer (LABC) typically undergo staging tests at presentation. If staging does not detect metastases, treatment consists of curative intent combined modality therapy (neoadjuvant chemotherapy, surgery, and regional radiation). Positron emission tomography-computed tomography (PET-CT) may detect more asymptomatic distant metastases, but the evidence is based on uncontrolled studies.
METHODS: For …
Authors
Dayes IS; Metser U; Hodgson N; Parpia S; Eisen AF; George R; Blanchette P; Cil TD; Arnaout A; Chan A
Journal
Journal of Clinical Oncology, Vol. 41, No. 23, pp. 3909–3916
Publisher
American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
Publication Date
August 10, 2023
DOI
10.1200/jco.23.00249
ISSN
0732-183X