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What is the challenge faced by MRI and CT scans in differentiating?
post-therapy changes from residual viable tumor tissue
What is the role of radiopharmaceuticals in different malignancies?
to detect recurrence
What is the advantage of PET scans over CT or MRI?
ability to differentiate tumor recurrence from necrosis
What is shown in the follow-up F-18-FDG-PET/CT study?
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What is the age of the patient in the F-18-FDG-PET/CT study?
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What is the primary purpose of using PET scans in cancer treatment?
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What is the limitation of MRI and CT scans in detecting residual or recurrent disease?
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What is the benefit of using F-18-FDG-PET/CT studies in Hodgkin's lymphoma?
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What is the role of radiopharmaceuticals in cancer treatment?
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Why are PET scans helpful in cancer treatment?
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What is the main reason why PET scans are used in cancer treatment?
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What is the significance of radiopharmaceuticals in cancer treatment?
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Why are PET scans preferred over CT or MRI scans in certain cases?
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What is the main advantage of using F-18-FDG-PET/CT studies in cancer treatment?
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What is the implication of detecting residual or recurrent disease in cancer treatment?
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