PET-CT is better than contrast-enhanced CT as a predictor of survival in patients with metastatic breast cancer

Published Date: 14 Apr 2023

In a new study, researchers found that PET-CT is better than contrast-enhanced CT as a predictor of survival in patients with metastatic breast cancer...

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