PET-based radiation therapy planning

PET Clin. 2015 Jan;10(1):27-44. doi: 10.1016/j.cpet.2014.09.003. Epub 2014 Nov 22.

Abstract

In this review, we review the literature on the use of PET in radiation treatment planning, with an emphasis on describing our institutional methodology (where applicable). This discussion is intended to provide other radiation oncologists with methodological details on the use of PET imaging for treatment planning in radiation oncology, or other oncologists with an introduction to the use of PET in planning radiation therapy.

Keywords: PET; Radiation therapy; Simulation; Treatment planning.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Fluorodeoxyglucose F18*
  • Humans
  • Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
  • Positron-Emission Tomography / methods*
  • Radiometry / methods*
  • Radiopharmaceuticals
  • Radiotherapy Dosage
  • Radiotherapy Planning, Computer-Assisted / methods*
  • Radiotherapy, Image-Guided / methods*

Substances

  • Radiopharmaceuticals
  • Fluorodeoxyglucose F18