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What Is The Right Dosage Of Lutetium Therapy For Thyroid Cancer?

sir,I have thyriod cancer which was oprated 3 year ago.After that its sprade in liver and kidney.I take lutetium therapy 2 time but still i feel
it desease is improving slovely.Mine Doctor advice for 3rd cycle,which I take very shortly.In next what must i do? please advice.
Mon, 8 Jun 2015
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The lutetium therapy is treatment by infusing a radioisotope in your veins. It is given by combining with a substance called dotatate. This is then given as IV. Since you have taken it over two cycles therefore you might be aware of directions and precautions during lutetium therapy.

Usually 3-4 treatments are given every 12-16 weeks and this is a regular protocol. Your doctor is following current standards and doing the right thing. It will help to know how much the cancer resolves at the end of treatment. Please continue treatment under recommendation of your doctor. Cancer requires proper treatment to prevent recurrence and promote cure and treat the disease. Please do not worry.
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What Is The Right Dosage Of Lutetium Therapy For Thyroid Cancer?

Hi, Thanks for writing in. The lutetium therapy is treatment by infusing a radioisotope in your veins. It is given by combining with a substance called dotatate. This is then given as IV. Since you have taken it over two cycles therefore you might be aware of directions and precautions during lutetium therapy. Usually 3-4 treatments are given every 12-16 weeks and this is a regular protocol. Your doctor is following current standards and doing the right thing. It will help to know how much the cancer resolves at the end of treatment. Please continue treatment under recommendation of your doctor. Cancer requires proper treatment to prevent recurrence and promote cure and treat the disease. Please do not worry.