Refining M1-Stage Stratification in De Novo Metastatic Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Using 18F-FDG PET/CT
These preliminary findings suggest that 18F-FDG PET/CT may enhance M1-stage stratification by quantifying metastatic burden and distribution in patients with DM-NPC, potentially offering improved prognostic accuracy. However, as a single-institution retrospective study, external validation is essential to confirm these observations and guide personalized treatment strategies.
Authors
- Nai-Ming Cheng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3769-5654)
- S. T. Chen
- Shen EY
- James Chang
- Peiwen Wu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7050-9334)
- Chung Jan Kang
- Po-Hung Chang
- Li-Ang Lee
- Kuang-Hsu Lien
- Kang-Shing Fan
- Kai-Ping Chang
- Tuan-Jen Fang
- Ann-Joy Cheng
Institutions
- Memorial Hospital of South Bend (US)
- Chang Gung University (TW)
- National Tsing Hua University (TW)
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (TW)
- Keelung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (TW)
- Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (TW)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Clinical Nuclear Medicine
- Published
- 2026-02-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/rlu.0000000000006292
- Primary Topic
- Head and Neck Cancer Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00