PET/Computed Tomography for Radiation Therapy Planning of Prostate Cancer

PET Clin. 2017 Apr;12(2):257-267. doi: 10.1016/j.cpet.2016.12.003. Epub 2017 Jan 31.

Abstract

This article is a short review of PET tracers, which have been used in clinical routine in single institutions. Preliminary anecdotal research supports the use of PET techniques in therapy planning of prostate cancer. The existing literature is discussed. For external beam radiation therapy, the biological target volume definition can only be based on PET imaging. There are not yet any prospective and randomized trials available; therefore, single-institution experiences cannot yet be recommended as clinical routine.

Keywords: Biological target volume; Dose planning; External beam radiation therapy; PET; PET radiopharmaceuticals; Prostate cancer.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Bone Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Bone Neoplasms / radiotherapy
  • Bone Neoplasms / secondary
  • Brachytherapy
  • Fluorine Radioisotopes
  • Gallium Radioisotopes
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Neoplasm Staging
  • Positron Emission Tomography Computed Tomography / methods*
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / radiotherapy
  • Radiopharmaceuticals
  • Radiotherapy Planning, Computer-Assisted / methods*
  • Radiotherapy, Intensity-Modulated / methods
  • Sodium Fluoride

Substances

  • Fluorine Radioisotopes
  • Gallium Radioisotopes
  • Radiopharmaceuticals
  • Sodium Fluoride