Joint EANM/SNMMI/ESTRO practice recommendations for the use of 2-[(18)F]FDG PET/CT external beam radiation treatment planning in lung cancer V1.0 Guidelines


Authors: Vaz, S. C.; Adam, J. A.; Delgado Bolton, R. C.; Vera, P.; Van Elmpt, W.; Herrmann, K.; Hicks, R. J.; Lievens, Y.; Santos, A.; Schöder, H.; Dubray, B.; Visvikis, D.; Troost, E. G. C.; de Geus-Oei, L. F.
Title: Joint EANM/SNMMI/ESTRO practice recommendations for the use of 2-[(18)F]FDG PET/CT external beam radiation treatment planning in lung cancer V1.0
Abstract: Purpose 2-[F-18]FDG PET/CT is of utmost importance for radiation treatment (RT) planning and response monitoring in lung cancer patients, in both non-small and small cell lung cancer (NSCLC and SCLC). This topic has been addressed in guidelines composed by experts within the field of radiation oncology. However, up to present, there is no procedural guideline on this subject, with involvement of the nuclear medicine societies. Methods A literature review was performed, followed by a discussion between a multidisciplinary team of experts in the different fields involved in the RT planning of lung cancer, in order to guide clinical management. The project was led by experts of the two nuclear medicine societies (EANM and SNMMI) and radiation oncology (ESTRO). Results and conclusion This guideline results from a joint and dynamic collaboration between the relevant disciplines for this topic. It provides a worldwide, state of the art, and multidisciplinary guide to 2-[F-18]FDG PET/CT RT planning in NSCLC and SCLC. These practical recommendations describe applicable updates for existing clinical practices, highlight potential flaws, and provide solutions to overcome these as well. Finally, the recent developments considered for future application are also reviewed.
Keywords: radiation; tumor volume; radiotherapy; lung cancer; algorithm; fdg-pet; segmentation; guidelines; ct; therapy; planning; positron-emission-tomography; images; target volume definition; body; radiotherapy sbrt; eanm; snmmi; estro; 2-[f-18]fdg pet
Journal Title: European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging
Volume: 49
Issue: 4
ISSN: 1619-7070
Publisher: Springer  
Date Published: 2022-03-01
Start Page: 1386
End Page: 1406
Language: English
ACCESSION: WOS:000741925600001
DOI: 10.1007/s00259-021-05624-5
PROVIDER: wos
PMCID: PMC8921015
PUBMED: 35022844
Notes: Article -- Erratum issued, see DOI: 10.1007/s00259-022-05810-z -- Source: Wos
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