[Imaging: The oncologist's perspective].

CLINICAL ISSUE

Modern oncology has implemented several novel modalities, which increasingly warrant interdisciplinarity, dedicated imaging methods as well as intensive communication between imager and oncologists.

STANDARD TREATMENT

The classical pillars of cancer treatment are surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy.

TREATMENT INNOVATIONS

Evidence-based oncology, radio-oncology, and surgery, individualized precision oncology, novel drug classes, immuno-oncology, minimally invasive diagnostic and treatment methods.

DIAGNOSTIC WORK-UP: Standard imaging methods are undergoing constant innovation and are being supplemented by specific radiotracers that can be used for radionuclide therapy. Adapted response criteria are to be used in the context of targeted therapy or checkpoint inhibitors.

PERFORMANCE AND ACHIEVEMENT

Modern cancer treatment enables improved tumor control. Due to its complexity, however, it increasingly warrants structured reporting and intense communication between imager and oncologists, to make best use of its potential.