1
Q
Positron Emission Tomography (PET) is a form of nuclear imaging which uses what as its radiotracer?
A
fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG)
2
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Uptake of what compound shows metabolic activity on PET?
A
glucose uptake
3
Q
What scanning technique is used to produce the images in PET?
A
CT
4
Q
Main use of PET scans
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evaluating primary and possible metastatic disease
5
Q
A
MRCP Oncology
flashcards
Decks in class (17)
# Cards
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Anti-oestrogen drugs9
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Bone metastases4
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Breast cancer risk factors9
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Cancer in the UK3
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Carcinogens6
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Cervical cancer - HPV6
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Chemotherapy side effects (N+V)4
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Cytotoxic agents28
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DVT5
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ECOG score6
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Genetics in Surgically resectable cancer7
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Neoplastic spinal cord compression6
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PET scan5
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SVC obstruction6
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Tumour Lysis Syndrome (TLS)6
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Tumour Markers9
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Lung Cancer - Non Small Cell4
