Is there a role for PET/CT in pancreatic cancer staging or treatment planning?
I recently had a patient with unresectable disease ask for a PET before starting RT but I’m not sure there is a benefit.
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Academic Institution
PET is not routinely used in pancreatic cancer staging or treatment planning. The current standard of care is a “pancreas protocol” (i.e. three phases of contrast and thin cuts) CT. MRI can also be helpful.
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