Using a new PET scan to tell cancer from inflammation after radiation
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This study uses a special PET scan to tell the difference between leftover cancer and inflammation caused by radiation in people treated for head and neck cancer. It may help doctors know if more treatment is needed.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years of age or older.
- You have a certain type of head and neck cancer (squamous cell carcinoma).
- You have already completed a full course of radiation therapy to treat the cancer.
- You cannot be pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You have not had cancer of the upper digestive tract before.
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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