Ask the Expert: Interim PET-CT in Evaluation Lymphoma Treatment Response
Interim PET-CT in Evaluation Lymphoma Treatment Response
Andre Goy, MD
20120030
2012 Jan 30
Ask the Expert: Interim PET-CT in Evaluation Lymphoma Treatment Response
2012 Jan 30, Andre Goy, MD
"Ask the Expert” features answers by our experts to your clinical questions. Question: What is the role of PET-CT in evaluating the interim response of lymphoma to treatment?Answer: That’s an interesting question. There have been relevant data presented at the last two or three ASCO and ASH meetings on this topic.The study of interim PET scan is inherently controversial because of issues related to reproducibility, false-positives, grey-zone SUV values, and lack of good harmonization criteria, in...