Can anyone share their experience with Pluvicto?
My 85 year old dad has prostate cancer that has metastasized to his bones. Zytiga is no longer effective. He is considering Pluvicto. I would appreciate input from those who have used Pluvicto.
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Again I ask you to show me the clinical trails that mention pets, there are none. thats the science stop passing out misinformation
To eugenelapietrial:
I believe your basic knowledge of the science and understanding of radiation is way off. Pluvicto uses beta particle. Although the exchange of bodily fluids should avoided for a predetermined time after a Pluvicto treatment, this includes exhaling water vapor, saliva, urine, sweat, etc. But, as with all radioactive particles, the particles of beta, gamma, etc. travels through the atmosphere. That's the basics of a sunburn (UV radiation), a medical x-ray or CT, scan, the atomic bomb, etc. I carry a small geiger counter with me after each Pluvicto treatment and can easily see and hear the radiation levels being emitted from my body. No bodily fluids required. The radioactive particles are emitted through the skin.
I more that qualify and start LU 177 early Oct as it takes 2 weeks to come form USA NJ or new plant in Indianapolis In Canada its covered for over 65 and if you do ALL the tests Its in my bones only Pray for success They say it costs $27K per each of 6 injections
A quick web search shows this
Be mindful of contact: Limit close contact (less than 3 feet) with all household members, including pets, after each dose
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1 ReactionOk Jeff, Please cite which clinical trail says that. You'd have to share your bodily fluids with your pet to transfer any radio active material to your pets .check that out.On this forum the info we share must be accurate.
Pets are just a susceptible to radiation as people, Maybe even more so since their bodies are so small.
It’s pretty obvious you never even did a search of the web about whether or not you should be near your pets after being treated with Pluvicto because that would Show you that what I said is accurate.
Hi Blane, Jeff Marchi is totally misinformed. There's no Scientific evidence that pets are in danger. Clinical trials didn't include pets. I'm happy jeff didn't have any side effects from his 7 weeks I had over 100 radiation treatments with plenty of side effects. Bulking up is entirely different than putting on fat. You need the fat. Again everyone will have a unique experience. Don't let the negative experiences dictate yours. Good Luck , Gene
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1 ReactionSame here Jeff in terms of diet. I eat salmon about 2 times a week and the rest is like chicken, tuna, veggies and fruit. LOVE it!! 🙂
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2 ReactionsRead through the earlier posts on this thread--good information and advice are there. Good luck to you and hang in there.
Keeping your pet close after Pluvicto would not be a good thing for your pet. It could cause cancer in them. You could wait 3 days To be close to the pet but the half life of Pluvicto is almost 7 days. It will be safer for you to keep your pet away for that amount of time.
This treatment is definitely not easier than radiation for the vast majority of people. I know for myself after 7+ weeks of radiation I had no side effects at all. Some people on Pluvicto cannot even have more than one treatment because their body just rebels heavily. Almost everybody on pluvicto Has dry mouth that makes it a difficult to eat without extra liquid. Serious fatigue is frequently a common problem with Pluvicto treatments, Not something most people have with radiation.
Eating junk food is never a good idea, It’s terrible for your system. There’s no reason you can’t bulk up eating A lot of Mediterranean style food. That’s a healthy diet you can eat a lot of.
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