New PET scan trick may spot fake tumor growth in immunotherapy patients

NCT ID NCT03584334

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 02, 2026 · Updated 26 times

Summary

This study looked at 100 people with advanced lung cancer or melanoma who were getting immunotherapy. Researchers used a special PET scan to see if they could tell the difference between real tumor growth and inflammation that looks like growth. The goal was to improve how doctors check if the treatment is working.

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Locations

  • Centre Antoine Lacassagne

    Nice, 06189, France

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