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PET Literature
Diagnostic
Accuracy
PET scans have been
proven to be superior to conventional imaging techniques in diagnostic
accuracy by pinpointing the disease source in:
- Oncology
- Neurology
- Cardiology
PET is a state-of-the-art
diagnostic tool that physicians utilize in determining treatment
options.
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Diagnostic Accuracy
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| Cancer Type |
Conventional Imaging |
PET |
| Breast |
67% |
89% |
| Colorectal |
80% |
94% |
| Gastro-Esophageal |
68% |
83% |
| Head and Neck |
65% |
87% |
| Liver |
81% |
93% |
| Lung |
68% |
82% |
| Lymphoma |
64% |
88% |
| Melanoma |
80% |
91% |
| Pancreatic |
65% |
81% |
| Testicular |
68% |
92% |
| Uterine/Cervical |
43% |
87% |
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The Journal of Nuclear Medicine Supplement,
Volume 42, Number 5, May 2001. |
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