The effectiveness of Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography (PET/CT) for determining breast cancer stages: A Structured Literature Review
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Nursing and health Science - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 2
Abstract
Breast cancer is a common condition that affects millions of individuals every year across the globe. The accurate staging of breast cancer is fundamental to management decision-making, but there is some uncertainty as to the value of imaging modalities in this context. Specifically, the role of PET/CT has been questioned by some authors, but may represent an important advancement in the field. The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the effectiveness of PET/CT in the staging of breast cancer. Fourteen eligible studies were included and analysis demonstrated that there is good evidence that PET/CT can identify metastases and lymph node involvements in breast cancer patients. This may impact on staging and treatment decisions in many patients, although the exact justification for PET/CT use remains unclear and further research is needed to clarify this issue. Recommendations for research and practice are provided following discussion of these findings.
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Abdullah Hashem Sahrah
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