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Title:

The Value of PET Imaging in Patients with Localized Gastroesophageal Cancer.

Document type:
Journal Article
Author(s):
Ott, K; Herrmann, K; Krause, BJ; Lordick, F
Abstract:
Preoperative induction therapy in stages II and III adenocarcinoma of the esophagogastric junction (AEG) and gastric cancer is now an accepted treatment choice in the Western world. Patients who respond to induction therapy have significantly improved survival compared to nonresponding patients. Until recently, however, no prospectively tested markers for predicting response and/or prognosis in this settingwere available. The MUNICON I study recently showed the utility of fluorodeoxyglucose-posi...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
Gastrointest Cancer Res
Year:
2008
Journal volume:
2
Journal issue:
6
Pages contribution:
287-94
Language:
eng
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19259277
Print-ISSN:
1934-7820
TUM Institution:
Klinik und Poliklinik für Nuklearmedizin
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