“Why would someone get radionuclide therapy?”
I am a 25 year old female. I want to know why would someone get radionuclide therapy?
1 Answer
Radionuclide therapy RNT is used for a number of cancers.
For treating metastatic thyroid cancer, I-131 is used
For treating neuroendocrine tumors Lu-Dotatate is given IV
For treating bleeding joints in hemophiliacs P-32 can be injected into the joints
For treating liver cancers Y-90 labeled microspheres are injected into the hepatic artery.
For treating prostate cancer Lu-PSMA can be given
There are numerous therapies using radiolabeled antibodies to treat other cancers, mostly used in Europe.
For treating metastatic thyroid cancer, I-131 is used
For treating neuroendocrine tumors Lu-Dotatate is given IV
For treating bleeding joints in hemophiliacs P-32 can be injected into the joints
For treating liver cancers Y-90 labeled microspheres are injected into the hepatic artery.
For treating prostate cancer Lu-PSMA can be given
There are numerous therapies using radiolabeled antibodies to treat other cancers, mostly used in Europe.
