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PET produces a three-dimensional image of certain changes (biochemical processes) in the body by tracking where radioactive molecules (most commonly fluorodeoxyglucose or FDG) accumulate, which can indicate presence and extent of abnormal function associated with tumor tissue. PET/CT combines PET and a computed tomography in a single system so that images acquired from both devices can be taken sequentially in the same session and combined. The potential advantage of the functional imaging obtained by PET can be correlated with anatomical imaging obtained from CT.
Draft Report Published: July 28, 2011
Public Comment Period: July 28 - August 26, 2011
Final Report Published: September 2, 2011
HTCC Public Meeting: September 16, 2011
Primary Criteria Ranking
Safety = Medium
Efficacy = High
Cost = Medium
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Public Comments and Responses (255.3 KB)
Final Report (812.2 KB)
Key Questions (73.8 KB)
Findings and Decision (238.8 KB)
