BRAIN METASTASES

Apr 06 2025HEALTH

Brain Tumor Segmentation: The CT Challenge

Brain metastases are a common problem for cancer patients. These are tumors that spread to the brain from other parts of the body. They can greatly affect how a patient's condition is treated and what the outcome might be. To treat these tumors effectively, doctors need to know exactly where they are and how big they are. This is where segmentation comes in. Segmenta...

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Jan 07 2025HEALTH

PET Imaging Goes Brain-Deep: New Insights into Cancer Spread

Brain metastases, the most common malignant tumors in the brain, pose a challenge for doctors trying to differentiate between recurring cancer and changes due to treatment. To address this, several prominent medical organizations have teamed up to create a new guideline. This guideline revolves around PET imaging, focusing specifically on scans using radiolabeled ami...

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