Fluorodeoxyglucose Uptake Measured by Positron Emission Tomography and Standardized Uptake Value Predicts Long-Term Survival of CT Screening Detected Lung Cancer in Heavy Smokers

FDG-PET using SUV can predict long-term survival of screening detected lung cancer, in a noninvasive manner. Metabolic assessment of biologic behavior might improve the clinical management of CT-detected lung cancer and reduce the risk of unnecessary treatments for indolent disease.