PET/CT for radiotherapy planning of head-âÂÂneck cancer
PET/CT for radiotherapy planning of head-âÂÂneck cancer
PET/CT for radiotherapy planning of head-âÂÂneck cancer
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Increase therapeuAc raAo<br />
• Increase tumour sensitivity to irradiation<br />
• eg add chemotherapy, decrease hypoxia<br />
• Decrease normal tissue sensitivity to irradiation<br />
• eg amifostine<br />
• Increase con<strong>for</strong>mality <strong>of</strong> irradiation<br />
• Focus on tumour<br />
• Avoid organs at risk<br />
This is where <strong>PET</strong> comes into play<br />
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