Molecular Imaging in Oncology

Technology and probe design.- Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging.- Single photon emission computed tomography - tracers.- Non-peptidyl 18 F-labelled PET tracers as radioindicators for the noninvasive detection of cancer.- Optical and opto-acoustic imaging.- Multifunctional MRI probes.- Pre-clinical SPECTand SPECT-CT.- Optical imaging.- Applications of small animal PET.- Preclinical molecular imaging using PET and MRI.- Quantitative SPECT/CT.- Optical imaging of breast tumors and of gastrointestinal cancer by laser-induced fluorescence.- FDG PET and PET/CT.- Non-FDG PET/CT.- Future challenges of multimodality imaging.

From the reviews:

"This single handbook serves nicely as a central resource in the field of oncologic molecular imaging, with an overview of both current modalities and emerging modalities such as optical imaging. ... the text fulfills its goal of providing an overview of molecular oncologic imaging. The book is ideally suited for research scientists and nuclear medicine physicians but is also of interest to radiologists involved in research and academics. The book is appropriately priced and should be well received by its target audience." (Michael Orsi, Radiology, Vol. 269 (2), November, 2013)

"In this book, the authors analyse in detail all the most important aspects of molecular imaging in oncology ... . a simple and understandable instruction manual for those interested in this innovative field, offering interesting insights into preclinical research, current clinical applications and future prospects. This book is therefore intended not only for professionals and residents working in diagnostic imaging, but also for oncologists, and more generally for all those who have a strong interest in molecular imaging, starting from basic research." (Flavia Galante and Luigi Mansi, European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, Vol. 40, 2013)