Summary / Conclusion
PET/CT imaging for RT with various tracers
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Patient Stratification
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Target Volume Delineation
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Hypoxia and Proliferation Imaging for individually directed
Dose Escalation (“Dose Painting”)
Reliable interpretation of PET data requires
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Established imaging protocols
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Certified calibration and quality control procedures
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Tracer quantification
Before dose painting trials can be started
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Tracer evaluation and
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Detailed Outcome / Failure Analysis are necessary!
Multiparametric Imaging