PET scans key to less radiation for Hodgkin's lymphoma

Friday 4 November 2011

Research from the University of Cologne suggests that if a patient with Hodgkin's lymphoma has a negative result from a PET scan, they may be spared additional radiotherapy following chemotherapy.

>> http://www.oncologystat.com/news/PET_Scans_Key_to_Less_Radiation_for_Hodgkin_s_Lymphoma_US.html


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