The purpose of this study is to see how useful the information provided from Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scans can be in the actual planning and delivery of radiation treatment to patients who have head and neck cancers. Patients participating in this study, will have (in addition to their routine tests) a PET scan before and during their radiation treatment. Following the intervention, patients will be followed as per standard practice.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
20
All patients enrolled in this study will receive 2 PET Scans: One prior to Radiation, and one during Radiation.
University Health Network, Princess Margaret Cancer Center
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
RECRUITINGMeasure rate constant of 18F-FDG uptake in tumour and normal tissue with dynamic PET scanning before radiotherapy.
Time frame: ~ 2 years
Measure rate constant of 18F-FDG uptake in tumour and inflammatory tissue with dynamic PET scanning during radiotherapy .
Time frame: ~ 2 years
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