High-detail PET scan for head and neck cancer surgery planning
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This study tests a new, high-resolution PET scanner that may show head and neck cancer more clearly than standard scans. It could help doctors plan your surgery better.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must have a biopsy that confirms head or neck cancer.
- You are scheduled to have surgery for the cancer.
- You will have a standard PET/CT scan as part of your care.
- You are at least 19 years old.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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