Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)PET-CT Pilot Study

Official Title

A Pilot Study of 18F-FDG PET-CT Kinetic Analysis in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)

Summary:

The purpose of this study is to see how useful the information provided from Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scans can be in the actual planning and delivery of radiation treatment to patients who have head and neck cancers. Patients participating in this study, will have (in addition to their routine tests) a PET scan before and during their radiation treatment. Following the intervention, patients will be followed as per standard practice.

Trial Description

Primary Outcome:

• Measure rate constant of 18F-FDG uptake in tumour and normal tissue with dynamic PET scanning before radiation therapy.

• Measure rate constant of 18F-FDG uptake in tumour and inflammatory tissue with dynamic PET scanning during radiation therapy .

View this trial on ClinicalTrials.gov