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NANETS/SNMMI Procedure Standard for Somatostatin Receptor-Based Peptide Receptor Radionuclide Therapy with Lu-177-DOTATATE
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NANETS/SNMMI Procedure Standard for Somatostatin Receptor-Based Peptide Receptor Radionuclide Therapy with Lu-177-DOTATATE

Thomas A. Hope, Amanda Abbott, Karen Colucci, David L. Bushnell, Linda Gardner, William S. Graham, Sheila Lindsay, David C. Metz, Daniel A. Pryma, Michael G. Stabin, …
The Journal of nuclear medicine (1978), Vol.60(7), pp.937-943
07/01/2019
DOI: 10.2967/jnumed.118.230607
PMID: 31263080
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Abstract

With the recent approval of Lu-177-DOTATATE for use in gastroen-teropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, access to peptide receptor radionuclide therapy is increasing. Representatives from the North American Neuroendocrine Tumor Society and the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging collaborated to develop a practical consensus guideline for the administration of Lu-177-DOTATATE. In this paper, we discuss patient screening, maintenance somatostatin analog therapy requirements, treatment location and room preparation, drug administration, and patient release as well as strategies for radiation safety, toxicity monitoring, management of potential complications, and follow-up. Controversies regarding the role of radiation dosimetry are discussed as well. This document is designed to provide practical guidance on how to safely treat patients with this therapy.
Life Sciences & Biomedicine Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging Science & Technology

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