Updates on PET/CT Imaging for Referring Physicians

The focus of this symposium will be to provide an overview of the current medical practice surrounding PET/CT imaging and updated applications of PET/CT in oncology. This activity will include updates on PET/CT imaging in various cancers and briefly cover PET/CT protocols. Discussion will include using PET/CT for full diagnostic CT versus an adjunct to PET. Diagnostic algorithms in oncology will be presented. The discussion will focus on when physicians should refer patients for CT alone, PET alone, or combined PET/CT. Surgical and medical oncologists will discuss applications of PET/CT in their respective specialties.