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The Community Oncologist

Partnerships in Oncology and Radiology: The Role of Radiology in the Detection, Staging, and Follow-up of Lung Cancer

The PET Fusion Center of East Jefferson General Hospital, Metairie, Louisiana, USA

Key Words. Lung carcinoma • PET • PET/CT • Cancer staging

Correspondence: Mary Beth Lobrano, M.D., EJGH Department of Radiology, 4200 Houma Boulevard, Metairie, Louisiana 70006, USA. Telephone: 504-454-4133; Fax: 504-456-8125; e-mail: mlobrano{at}ejgh.org

In this review, I examine the multifaceted role of radiology in the diagnosis, staging, and management of lung cancer, highlighting new applications and modalities such as computer-aided detection of lung nodules and positron emission tomography/computed tomography for staging and monitoring response to therapy. Lung cancer screening is also discussed.