IMAGING TUMOR PERFUSION, OXIDATIVE METABOLISM USING DYNAMIC ACE PET IN PATIENTS WITH HEAD AND NECK CANCER DURING RADIOTHERAPY

摘要

The present invention provides methods of using optimal PET tracers for diagnosing head and neck cancer. Non-invasive methods for assessing tumor perfusion and oxidative metabolism for in vivo imaging with PET tracers that are suitable for uses in radiation therapy (RT) in head and neck cancer and evaluation of salivary gland function are provided. A pharmaceutical comprising the PET tracer and a kit for the preparation of the pharmaceutical are provided as well.