1) Define important terms and concepts in tumor response assessment. Describe the current use of imaging for evaluating response of GI cancers. 2) Understand the rationale for the creation of standardized and structured criteria for imaging evaluation of tumor response to therapy in research trials. 3) Understand the basic concept and organization of the RECIST (Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors) criteria. Understand the limitations of RECIST and other standardized reporting methods. 4) Recognize the reason for use of alternate criteria in specific diseases (i.e., Cheson for lymphoma, EASL/mRECIST for HCC), biomarkers, and the evolving role of imaging in evaluation of tumor response with novel therapeutic interventions.
Korngold, E,
Reporting Cancer Response—Practical Perspective. Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL.
http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14000594.html
