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Discover how precision medicine leverages tiny radioactive molecules to revolutionize cancer care. Learn how radiotheranostics combines diagnosis and treatment to target tumors with unparalleled accuracy, offering personalized and effective solutions.
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Nuclear Medicine Centre FMRi Gurugram INDIA Dr. Ishita B Sen Precision Medicine: Using Tiny Radioactive Molecules to Personalize Cancer Care www.nuclearmedicinetherapy.in
Introduction to Radiotheranostics • What is Radiotheranostics? • Combines imaging (diagnosis) and therapy (treatment). • Uses radioactive molecules for personalized cancer care. • Why is it important? • Ensures targeted treatment tailored to the patient. • Minimizes damage to healthy cells.
Application in Prostate Cancer • Diagnostic Tool: Ga68 PSMA PET scans • Detects prostate cancer • Aids in precise staging and treatment planning • Therapeutic Agent: Lu177 PSMA • Treats metastatic prostate cancer • Improves survival and quality of life
Advancements in Neuroendocrine Cancer Treatment Therapy: Peptide Receptor Radionuclide Therapy (PRRT) Targets neuroendocrine tumors Delivers targeted radiation Outcome: Enhanced treatment efficacy
Future Prospects with Alpha-Emitting Radionuclides • Potential Benefits: • Greater precision in destroying cancer cells. • Effective against resistant tumors. • Key Advantage: • Minimal harm to surrounding healthy tissues.
Conclusion • Key Impact: • Radiotheranostics is revolutionizing cancer care. • Provides targeted, effective, and safer treatments. • Takeaway: • A promising step toward highly personalized medicine.
For more information talk to Dr. Ishita B Sen today. dr.ishitasen@nuclearmedicinetherapy.in +91 8700 668 431 www.nuclearmedicinetherapy.in