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Accelerator Dr. Matt Spraker hosts Drs. Ana Kiess, Brandon Mancini, and Dustin Boothe to review radiopharmaceutical therapies (RPTs), aka theranostics.
In part 2 of our RPT mini-series, Ana, Brandon, and Dustin share some of their experience with the practical aspects of launching a RPT program.
We discuss collaborating with administrators to launch a program and required clinic space to deliver these therapies. General tips the clinical management of patients under treatment are also shared.
The discussion continues with a review of informed consent, radiation safety, and potential side effects patients may notice with RPTs.
We close with, Ana, Brandon, and Dustin sharing practical advice for growing a new RPT program.
Don't miss these great editorials about the economics of RPT programs:
Amdur et al., Answering the Call
Beckta et al., ROs and RP Therapy
The Accelerators Podcast is a Photon Media production. For more from Matt, visit his website. For more from Simul, visit his blog, Radiation Medicine: Dollars and Sense.