Initial work up

  • Brain MRI
  • CT chest and abdomen
  • MRI spine
  • PET

Response assessment

  • CT chest and abdomen (contrast preferred)
  • CT or MRI of the head
  • PET if previously positive

Surveillance

  • CT chest every 4 – 6 months for two years, then annually
  • MRI of any bones abnormal on other imaging

References

  • NCCN Guidelines Small Cell Lung Cancer Versions 2.2012 accessed 8/8/2012