Radiation-induced injuries (RIIs) are significant complications of radiation therapy used in cancer treatments and affect organs in a systemic fashion such as the heart, lungs, liver, and bone marrow. Such…
Radiation therapy for head and neck cancer is a cornerstone of treatment but can come with significant and lasting complications. Reduced vascularity and fibrosis heighten the risks of stroke, infection,…
Radiation-induced coronary artery disease (RI-CAD) is a significant cardiovascular complication for cancer survivors treated with thoracic radiation therapy (RT). Despite advances in RT techniques, exposure to the heart during treatment…
Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography (PET/CT) plays a critical role in managing gastrointestinal (GI) cancers within radiation oncology. It enhances tumor detection, staging, and lymph node involvement assessment, leading to better-targeted…
The investigation and application of PET modalities for the evaluation and treatment of patients with central nervous system (CNS) tumors continues to evolve, with anticipated increased uptake in the United…
Prostate surface membrane antigen (PSMA)-PET imaging has significantly shaped the clinical management of prostate cancer, from localized to metastatic disease. It outperforms conventional imaging in both primary staging and detecting…
This review delves into the principles of PET imaging and radiomics, emphasizing their importance in detecting, staging, and monitoring various cancers. It highlights the clinical applications of PET radiomics in…
PET is a versatile imaging modality widely used in oncology for diagnosing, staging, predicting outcomes, and surveillance for a variety of cancers. In radiation oncology, combining PET and computed tomography…
