Who is on PRRT (peptide receptor radionuclide therapy)?

Posted by panorman3 @panorman3, May 13 12:07pm

I would like to know who are using these processes and how they are working. I have a carcinoid tumor in my mesentery inoperable
and i must pick a process to hold or stop the tumor
PRRT ( peptide receptor radionuclide therapy) is a radiation treatment.. I was on Ocreotide injections for over a year, it did stop the flushing, and the spread of the tumors, but a few of existing tumors were still growing. The PRRT treatments were to stop the ones from growing.. I will be receiving my third treatment at the end of the month, and the last one in May. I will also be getting a scan prior to the next treatment . The PRRT treatment I am receiving is Lutathera. There is a lot of info on line..
Researchers are also looking at a new type of radiation, called radiopharmaceuticals. This treatment uses a drug that is attracted to carcinoid tumors. This drug is then attached to a radioactive substance and injected into the body. Once the drug reaches the tumor, it gives off radiation that kills the tumor cells.

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs) Support Group.

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