Radiopharmaceutical Therapy

Radiopharmaceutical therapy is a type of targeted cancer treatment that delivers radiation directly to cancer cells while limiting exposure to healthy tissue. These therapies use specialized molecules that travel through the bloodstream and attach to specific features of cancer cells. Once the medicine reaches its target, it releases radiation that helps destroy the cancer from within. Radiopharmaceuticals offer important treatment options for patients with certain advanced or metastatic cancers, including those who may not be responding to conventional therapies. Treatment is typically provided in an outpatient setting, allowing patients to receive care with minimal disruption to daily life.

Radiopharmaceutical therapy may be given through an injection or intravenous infusion. Your care team will determine whether this treatment is appropriate based on your diagnosis and the characteristics of your tumor. They will monitor you closely during and after treatment to manage any side effects and ensure the therapy is working safely and effectively.