New scan technique explores cancer spread in the neck

NCT ID NCT05055206

First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 18 times

Summary

This study tested how practical it is to use a special radioactive tracer and SPECT-CT scan to see if oropharynx cancer has spread to the neck. Twelve people with oropharynx cancer took part. The goal was to see if this imaging method could help doctors better plan treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • London Health Sciences Centre

    London, Ontario, N6A 5W9, Canada

  • Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

    Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2M9, Canada

  • St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton

    Hamilton, Ontario, L8N 4A6, Canada

  • Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

    Toronto, Ontario, M4N 3M5, Canada

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