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Does Pluvicto work? What's the prognosis?

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@jeffmarc
I think SBRT is x-rays, though they're different x-rays from the ones used for imaging.

From Google AI:
Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT), also known as Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy (SABR), is a noninvasive, external beam photon radiation therapy that delivers highly precise, high-dose radiation to small, localized tumors in 5 or fewer sessions. It uses advanced imaging to target cancer while sparing surrounding healthy tissue.
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Key Aspects of SBRT Treatment:
Radiation Type: Primarily uses high-energy X-ray beams (photons) generated by a Linear Accelerator (LINAC) or specialized systems like CyberKnife.
Technique: Delivers extremely accurate, high-dose "fractions" or treatments (often 1–5 sessions) compared to conventional radiation (many weeks).
Types of Machines: Common machines include CyberKnife, TrueBeam, Novalis, and VersaHD.
Common Targets: Used for tumors in the lung, liver, prostate, pancreas, spine, and kidney.
Goal: Ablate (destroy) the tumor, often acting as a noninvasive alternative to surgery for inoperable cases.

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Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) differs from traditional X-ray radiation (conventional therapy) by delivering extremely precise, high-dose radiation over only 1-5 sessions, compared to weeks of low-dose treatments. Using advanced imaging and targeted beams from multiple angles, SBRT acts as an ablative, noninvasive alternative to surgery, maximizing tumor destruction while sparing surrounding healthy tissue. ® Moffitt