Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2125064 | European Journal of Cancer | 2010 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
This economic evaluation shows that a PET-CT scan 3 months after (chemo)radiotherapy with curative intent is a potentially cost-effective follow-up method, and is more cost-effective than CT alone. Applying a PET-CT scan only in asymptomatic patients is probably as effective and more cost-effective. It is worthwhile to perform additional research to reduce uncertainty regarding the decision concerning imaging in the follow-up of NSCLC.
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Authors
Judith van Loon, Janneke P.C. Grutters, Rinus Wanders, Liesbeth Boersma, Anne-Marie C. Dingemans, Gerben Bootsma, Wiel Geraedts, Cordula Pitz, Jean Simons, Boudewijn Brans, Gabriel Snoep, Monique Hochstenbag, Philippe Lambin, Dirk De Ruysscher,