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Optimal time intervals proposed for response assessment using 18F-FDG PET/CT Adapted from Kandathil et al., 2019)
| Therapeutic modality | Time interval |
|---|---|
| Chemotherapy | 10 days |
| Surgery | 6 weeks |
| Radiofrequency ablation | 6–8 weeks |
| Immunotherapy | 8–9 weeks |
| Radiotherapy | 3 months |
18F-FDG PET, 18-fludeoxyglucose positron emission tomography.
