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Article: PET and PET-CT in Oncology

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PET and PET-CT in Oncology P. Oehr, H.-J. Biersack, and R.E. Coleman, eds. Heidelberg, Germany: Springer-Verlag, 2004, 350 pages, $139

The intent of the editors and 60 coauthors was to give an overview of the present technical state of the art of PET and PET/CT that can apply to medical oncology for combining biologic approaches with molecular medicine. Generally, this book amply fulfills its goals of serving as both a reference and a starting point for physicians and technologists using PET or PET/CT for evaluating cancer patients. This book is organized into 3 parts: "Basics," "Experimental Oncology," and "Clinical Applications." Part 1 describes the physical principles of PET and PET/CT ...

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