
Lutetium-177 coupled with a ligand for Prostate Specific Membrane Antigen ([177Lu]Lu-PSMA) is a new treatment in The Netherlands. Patients with metastasized castration resistant prostate carcinoma and progressive disease after hormonal therapy and chemotherapy, and no other regular therapeutic options, can be referred. A good clinical performance state, adequate bone marrow function and a PSMA PET/CT showing adequate targeting in all metastases are essential. The therapy consists of four to six intravenous administrations of 7.4 GBq [177Lu]Lu-PSMA, six weeks apart. Side effects are mild and consist of xerostomia, fatigue and bone marrow depression. This therapy is currently administered only in a few hospitals in The Netherlands, mainly in research setting. An EMA registered product is expected at the end of 2022, which can contribute to better availability for reimbursed treatment.
Male, Radioisotopes, Prostatic Neoplasms, Castration-Resistant, Treatment Outcome, Positron Emission Tomography Computed Tomography, Prostate, Humans, Dipeptides, Prostate-Specific Antigen, Radiopharmaceuticals, Lutetium
Male, Radioisotopes, Prostatic Neoplasms, Castration-Resistant, Treatment Outcome, Positron Emission Tomography Computed Tomography, Prostate, Humans, Dipeptides, Prostate-Specific Antigen, Radiopharmaceuticals, Lutetium
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