Interim PET/CT Predicts Response in Pediatric Lymphoma Patients - Report of an IAEA Multicenter Prospective Study

Imaging recommendations in pediatric lymphoma: A COG Diagnostic Imaging Committee/SPR Oncology Committee White Paper

“… F18‐FDG PET is essential after an indicated number of cycles of chemotherapy. Early PET response in HL suggests improved prognosis 3,39 . CT or MRI may be needed if a change in size of masses is required (e.g., as part of a clinical trial). F18‐FDG PET is indicated at end of therapy unless interval PET is negative, in which case it may not need to be repeated.…”

“…F18‐FDG PET is essential after an indicated number of cycles of chemotherapy. Early PET response in HL suggests improved prognosis 3,39 . CT or MRI may be needed if a change in size of masses is required (e.g., as part of a clinical trial).…”