PRRT Question

Posted by fraaseo @fraaseo, Aug 14, 2025

For those of you that have already had PRRT, was it done through a PICC line? Was it inserted the day before procedure or day of?
Thanks:)

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Worst thing that happened in my PRRT was my aunt dying during my last treatment and they couldn't phone me because of the rooms being lead lined. Missed the funeral too as I couldn't fly while still "radioactive".

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They give everything you need to ward off any side effects
I took 50mg of Benadryl and I slept through the whole
Bring drinks snacks food you will get hungry
And slip on shoes or slippers you will have to pee a lot from the fluids
Flood yourself with fluids and rest for 3 days afterwards
You will be fine
Best wishes

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@kurtjazzy01
You go home right after treatment but have radiation protocol for the next three days.

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@zacharycat
Thanks you I was just wondering I guess a person must feel pretty good after then thanks. Kurt

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How long do you have to stay at hospital after the PRRT i am going to have first one end of month and just wondering?? Thanks. Kurt

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@kurtjazzy01
You go home right after treatment but have radiation protocol for the next three days.

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How long do you have to stay at hospital after the PRRT i am going to have first one end of month and just wondering?? Thanks. Kurt

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Thanks for the information it makes me feel better Kurt.

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How do you feel after the PRRT was in painful how long did it take to recover. Thanks.

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@kurtjazzy01 I experienced fatigue after for about a day. There was no pain at all during the treatment, some people experience nausea.. Basically for me by the 2nd day , I was like it never happened...

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How do you feel after the PRRT was in painful how long did it take to recover. Thanks.

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@sophiarose

That's what they finally did yesterday, used a hot towel.

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@zacharycat
So glad it worked
Best wishes

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I was told PRRT flattens your veins
I always had bad veins
I bring those instant hot compresses
They are a life saver the veins pop right up from the heat

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@sophiarose

That's what they finally did yesterday, used a hot towel.

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