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How many PSMA/PET scans Medicare will cover, in a year?

Posted by trchar @trchar, Jul 25 8:07am

I am on Medicare with local metastatic PC, have had one PSMA/PET 2-months ago now will have pelvic lymph node EBRT. Was curious to know how many PSMA/PET scans Medicare will cover, in a year?

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jeff Marchi | @jeffmarc | Jul 27 7:31pm
In reply to @maxi2010 "Hi, no they haven't I had to google it to see what it was. His at..." + (show)
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Hi, no they haven't I had to google it to see what it was. His at this stage has not spread to any other organs, just contained in the bones.
The oncologists did say however when it is no longer contained there a few other things they are able to do.
The radiation clinic last year said they can help if it gets close to the nerve in his back.
Thank you for this information though at next appointment I will mention it.

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When somebody has it only in their bones, they usually consider radium 223. You should at least ask your doctor about it. You know what it’s for.

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smc24 | @smc24 | Jul 28 7:46am

I agree with @jeffmare, you might try Pluvicto. It attacks each prostate cancer cell throughout the body, no matter where it is. My stage 4, metastatic castrate resistant cancer was everywhere any the result of the treatments was incredible. Leave no stone unturned in your battle.

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gently | @gently | Jul 30 3:34pm
In reply to @olman "Is the PSMA PET scan the one I’ve called the PET AND CAT scan?" + (show)
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Is the PSMA PET scan the one I’ve called the PET AND CAT scan?

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PSMA is the latest, best contrast agent specifically for prostate cancer. The agent is Pylarify. https://www.pylarify.com/

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