Concerns Regarding Brain [ <sup>18</sup> F]FDG SUV <sub>mean</sub> as a Prognostic Biomarker in Advanced Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer

TO THE EDITOR: We read with great interest the recent article by Auriac et al. proposing whole-brain [18F]FDG SUVmean as an independent prognostic biomarker for overall survival in advanced non–small cell lung cancer ([1][1]). While the concept is scientifically compelling, we raise several

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Journal of Nuclear Medicine
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2026-07-30
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https://doi.org/10.2967/jnumed.126.272807
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Brain Metastases and Treatment
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Concerns Regarding Brain [ 18 F]FDG SUV mean as a Prognostic Biomarker in Advanced Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer

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Concerns Regarding Brain [ 18 F]FDG SUV mean as a Prognostic Biomarker in Advanced Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer

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TO THE EDITOR: We read with great interest the recent article by Auriac et al. proposing whole-brain [18F]FDG SUVmean as an independent prognostic biomarker for overall survival in advanced non–small cell lung cancer ([1][1]). While the concept is scientifically compelling, we raise several

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