When determining treatment approach to newly-diagnosed follicular lymphoma (e.g. watchful waiting vs chemotherapy), do you take the intensity of the SUV measurements on PET into account?
Answer from: Medical Oncologist at Academic Institution
The short answer is NO. The SUV value does not inform the decision between a "watch and wait" vs. chemotherapy approach. Overreliance on SUV values in newly diagnosed follicular lymphoma is not recommended. The intensity of SUV measurement may, however, aid in locating a site for biopsy. ...
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