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Interested in hearing people's experiences with PRRT

Posted by SMB @sherryboynton, Mar 29, 2019

Sorry if this has been discussed before, but I was interested in hearing peoples experience with PRRT (Peptide Receptor Radionuclide Therapy)? I live in Georgia and have an appointment at Mayo in Jacksonville next month and I was wondering if this was something they would discuss...

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jimcarol31342 | @jimcarol31342 | Aug 28, 2020

I had two treatments and then my white blood count and platment counts dropped so I haven’t been able to continue them but my tumors shrunk in size. The treatments were successful

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Aug 28, 2020
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Yes, I had my third treatment last week on the 19th. All went well, was a long day. This one left me very tired. My fourth and final treatment is planned for October 14th. Is anyone else on here going to Rochester for this?

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So glad to hear that you had your 3rd PRRT treatment, @klpetts. I'm sure you are fatigued. Please take it easy. I have not heard of any Member who is currently involved in PRRT either in Mayo or elsewhere. If there is someone, I hope they will post.

When will you have the next follow up blood work and scan?

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KL | @klpetts | Aug 27, 2020
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Hi @klpetts ,
Probably by now you've had your third PPRT. How are you feeling?

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Yes, I had my third treatment last week on the 19th. All went well, was a long day. This one left me very tired. My fourth and final treatment is planned for October 14th. Is anyone else on here going to Rochester for this?

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Aug 23, 2020
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Yes, I will be going to Rochester on August 19, this will be my third treatment. Still feeling good.

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Hi @klpetts ,
Probably by now you've had your third PPRT. How are you feeling?

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Aug 5, 2020
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@klpetts

Yes, I will be going to Rochester on August 19, this will be my third treatment. Still feeling good.

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Glad to hear that, @klpetts!

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KL | @klpetts | Aug 4, 2020
In reply to @hopeful33250 "Hello @klpetts Will your next PRRT treatment be later this month? I hope you are continuing..." + (show)
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Hello @klpetts
Will your next PRRT treatment be later this month? I hope you are continuing to feel better as time goes on.

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Yes, I will be going to Rochester on August 19, this will be my third treatment. Still feeling good.

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Aug 4, 2020
In reply to @hopeful33250 "@klpetts I so appreciate the update and I'm so pleased for you!!! It is so good..." + (show)
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@klpetts I so appreciate the update and I'm so pleased for you!!! It is so good to know that this treatment is working and you are experiencing a reduction in the chromogranin numbers as well as the lesions decreasing in size. You are offering some hope to all of us regarding PRRT!
A virtual hug goes your way for this encouraging report.

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Hello @klpetts
Will your next PRRT treatment be later this month? I hope you are continuing to feel better as time goes on.

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Jul 25, 2020
In reply to @klpetts "As promised here is my update from Thursday (Jul 23). Lab work, CT on office visit..." + (show)
@klpetts

As promised here is my update from Thursday (Jul 23). Lab work, CT on office visit were all in my favor this time. There are no new lesions nor new lymph nodes affected, there are signs of these areas decreasing in size. My chromogranin numbers were/are; Oct 7 1132, Dec 31 692, Mar 25 1021 and Jul 23 421. This all means that the lutathera treatment in Rochester is working and I will be able to continue with the remaining two treatments. Thank you to those of you following, and best wishes to those whom are also having this treatment plan and those thinking/ planning on going thru it.

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@klpetts I so appreciate the update and I'm so pleased for you!!! It is so good to know that this treatment is working and you are experiencing a reduction in the chromogranin numbers as well as the lesions decreasing in size. You are offering some hope to all of us regarding PRRT!
A virtual hug goes your way for this encouraging report.

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KL | @klpetts | Jul 25, 2020
In reply to @hopeful33250 "Thanks for the update, @klpetts. I hope that the lab work, imaging and appointments go well...." + (show)
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Thanks for the update, @klpetts. I hope that the lab work, imaging and appointments go well. Will you post an update after that?

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As promised here is my update from Thursday (Jul 23). Lab work, CT on office visit were all in my favor this time. There are no new lesions nor new lymph nodes affected, there are signs of these areas decreasing in size. My chromogranin numbers were/are; Oct 7 1132, Dec 31 692, Mar 25 1021 and Jul 23 421. This all means that the lutathera treatment in Rochester is working and I will be able to continue with the remaining two treatments. Thank you to those of you following, and best wishes to those whom are also having this treatment plan and those thinking/ planning on going thru it.

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Jul 21, 2020
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Thanks for checking in on me. I am feeling good, the past treatment left me very tired feeling. I did lots of resting and reading. On July 23 I have lab work, imaging and a doctors appointment; all to check on how the PRRT treatment is working.

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Thanks for the update, @klpetts. I hope that the lab work, imaging and appointments go well. Will you post an update after that?

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