Lung Cancer, An Issue of PET Clinics

Lung Cancer, An Issue of PET Clinics
Author: Gang Cheng
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 145
Release: 2017-11-30
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323566480

This issue of PET Clinics focuses on Lung Cancer, and is edited by Drs. Gang Cheng and Timothy Akhurst. Articles will include: FDG PET/CT for lung cancer staging; Lung neoplasms with low FDG avidity; FDG PET/CT evaluation of lung cancer in populations with high prevalence of granulomatous disease; Prognostic value of FDG PET/CT; Genomic characterization of lung cancer and its impact on the use and timing of PET in therapeutic response assessment; Treatment planning for radiation therapy; Future directions of PET imaging for lung cancer; PET for RT-planning in lung cancer; Genomic characterization of lung cancer and its impact on the use and timing of PET in therapeutic response assessment; and more!

Lung Cancer, An Issue of Surgical Oncology Clinics

Lung Cancer, An Issue of Surgical Oncology Clinics
Author: Mark J. Krasna
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 215
Release: 2011-10-28
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1455712167

In this issue of Surgical Oncology Clinics of North America, Guest Editor Mark Krasna and colleagues discuss a wide range of topics devoted to lung cancer. Articles focus on pathology; updated staging systems; epidemiology of lung cancer - smoking, second hand smoke, and genetics; molecular markers for incidence, prognosis, and response to therapy; screening; diagnostic work-up; non-invasive staging techniques; surgical resection; the role of surgery following induction therapy for stage III NSCLC; the role of adjuvant chemotherapy in NSCLC (stages I-III); and much more.

PET Imaging of Thoracic Disease, An Issue of PET Clinics

PET Imaging of Thoracic Disease, An Issue of PET Clinics
Author: Drew A. Torigian
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 166
Release: 2011-07-28
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1455712515

PET imaging has been used for the assessment of lung cancer for several years for diagnosis, staging, and post-treatment follow up. Expanded applications are now being used and explored in the imaging of the heart, thoracic vascular disease, and chest wall disorders. This issue provides an up-to-date review of the uses of PET for oncologic and nononcologic diseases of the thorax.

Artificial Intelligence and PET Imaging, Part 2, An Issue of PET Clinics , E-Book

Artificial Intelligence and PET Imaging, Part 2, An Issue of PET Clinics , E-Book
Author: Arman Rahmim
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2021-11-27
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323850146

In this issue of PET Clinics, guest editors Arman Rahmim, Babak Saboury, and Eliot Siegel bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Artificial Intelligence and PET Imaging. - Provides in-depth, clinical reviews on the latest updates in AI and PET Imaging, providing actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field; Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create these timely topic-based reviews.

Imaging of Lung Cancer, An Issue of Radiologic Clinics of North America

Imaging of Lung Cancer, An Issue of Radiologic Clinics of North America
Author: Ella A. Kazerooni
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 167
Release: 2012-09-28
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 145574705X

This issue gives the general radiologist a solid overview of lung cancer imaging techniques. CT screening for lung cancer is discussed, and the evaluation and management of indeterminate pulmonary nodules is reviewed. Revised TNM lung cancer staging, as well as the optimal imaging protocols for lung cancer staging (CT, MR and PET) are thoroughly examined. A multidisciplinary approach to tissue sampling and updated histopathologic classification of lung cancer are discussed. Image-guided ablative therapies for lung cancer are reviewed. Finally, future trends in lung cancer diagnosis and staging and genetics are reviewed, as well as novel biomarkers for lung cancer detection.

Radiation Therapy Planning, An Issue of PET Clinics

Radiation Therapy Planning, An Issue of PET Clinics
Author: Sushil Beriwal
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 141
Release: 2011-04-28
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1455709468

PET imaging has become an essential part of radiation therapy for cancer patients. Leading off the issue are articles on clinical applications and technical aspects. Following those are reviews of the use of PET in the treatment for lung cancer, gynecologic malignancies, GI and pancreatic tumors, and brain tumors, lymphoma, and head and neck malignancies. The final article addresses advances in hybrid imaging in planning of radiation therapy.

Neuroendocrine Neoplasms, An Issue of PET Clinics, E-Book

Neuroendocrine Neoplasms, An Issue of PET Clinics, E-Book
Author: Rathan M. Subramaniam
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 145
Release: 2023-03-01
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323938442

In this issue, guest editors bring their considerable expertise to this important topic.Provides in-depth reviews on the latest updates in the field, providing actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize

Prostate Cancer, An Issue of PET Clinics, E-Book

Prostate Cancer, An Issue of PET Clinics, E-Book
Author: Harshad R. Kulkarni
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 121
Release: 2022-10-14
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323849059

In this issue of PET Clinics, guest editors Drs. Harshad R. Kulkarni and Abass Alavi bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Prostate Cancer. PET imaging for prostate cancer continues to evolve as new radiotracers and imaging modalities are combined. This issue offers an up-to-date review of the most popular radiotracers and how PET imaging is combined with MR, CT, and ultrasound to provide the most accurate diagnosis of prostate cancer. - Contains 12 practice-oriented topics including the role of ultrasound, CT, and MRI in managing patients with prostate cancer; Ga68 PSMA imaging; PET imaging for prostate cancer using F-18 Fluciclovine; PET imaging for prostate cancer using Ga-68 RM2; the role of NaF PET in the imaging of prostate cancer; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on prostate cancer, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

Lung Cancer, An Issue of Clinics in Chest Medicine

Lung Cancer, An Issue of Clinics in Chest Medicine
Author: Lynn T. Tanoue
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 311
Release: 2011-12-28
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1455709719

Carcinoma of the lung is one of the most prevalent and aggressive types of cancer, and rates of lung cancer are on the rise. This issue gives a comprehensive review of the most recent advances in Lung Cancer. Epidemiology, etiology, and prevention of lung cancer is first discussed, followed by articles on pre-invasive evaluation and management, screening, pathology and molecular biology. There is an article on the approach to the ground glass nodule. Of great importance is the revised staging classification of Lung Cancer, which is discussed here in detail. Articles on PET imaging, interventional pulmonary, and functional evaluation before Lung Resection are also included. The issue then focuses on advances in treatment for early stage lung cancer, high risk patients with early stage lung cancer, advances in the treatment of Advanced Stage Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer, and gene therapy for lung neoplasms.

Head and Neck Cancers, An Issue of PET Clinics, E-Book

Head and Neck Cancers, An Issue of PET Clinics, E-Book
Author: Rathan M. Subramaniam
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 129
Release: 2022-04-05
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323849393

In this issue of PET Clinics, guest editor Dr. Rathan M. Subramaniam brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Head and Neck Cancers. Top experts in the field provide important updates on planning, treatment, and individual head and neck cancers, with articles such as PET/CT: laryngeal and hypopharyngeal cancers; PET/CT: thyroid cancers; PET/CT: oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancers; and more. - Contains 10 relevant, practice-oriented topics including PET/CT: post-therapy follow-up in head and neck cancer; PET/CT: therapy response assessment in head and neck cancer; PET/CT: radiation therapy planning in head and neck cancer; PET/CT: nasopharyngeal cancers; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on head and neck cancers, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.