PET in Clinical Oncology

PET in Clinical Oncology describes the use of Positron Emission Tomography (PET) in the diagnosis and management of malignant tumors. Experts present the basics, technical details, and clinical aspects for both standard and new PET techniques. The book illustrates the importance of PET in comparison to other imaging techniques. Generously supplemented with charts, tables and illustrations, each chapter provides the reader with well-delineated descriptions, from the basic technical situation to the clinical use of PET. Essential for all those dealing with the diagnosis and therapy of cancer, especially nuclear medicine specialists and oncologists.