Lutetium-177 PSMA therapy for prostate cancer + Ga-68 PSMA PET scan | 1 cycle - VIP package | Helios Clinic Berlin-Buch, Germany

Lutetium is commonly used for castration-resistant advanced metastatic prostate cancer. The drug itself is a liquid with a radioactive material. LU-177 PSMA treatment aims to kill cancer cells by beta radiation of the isotope Lutetium-177. The radioactive particle binds explicitly to prostate cancer cells regardless of their location. As a result, the drug destroys the primary tumor and distant metastases. Our doctors take blood tests and examine liver and kidney functions before the procedure. But, first, a Ga68-PSMA PET scan is performed to detect all metastases and determine how well the particular malignant cells accumulate PSMA drug. A PET scan is essential to successful treatment planning and further results tracking. Note that the package includes all required pre-procedure diagnostics. Our team guarantees the most qualified physicians performing each diagnostic step within our VIP package. Before the treatment, the patient will be hospitalized in a private room with all required amenities. In addition, an accompanying person is allowed to stay with him. During the therapy, the patient is injected intravenously for 20 minutes with the Lutetium medication. After that, he stays in a closed ward protected from radiation for two days because he is a beta radiation source. During the action of the radionuclide, he receives drugs to protect the thyroid gland and kidneys, and copious drinking, if necessary, means to reduce nausea and vomiting. The patient can take personal belongings to the ward. They will not become radioactive. The zone of radiation does not exceed 1 millimeter. A day after the therapy, the patient is given a control examination, dosimetry, and kidney scintigraphy. The therapy is particularly suitable for patients with advanced prostate cancer following standard therapies such as antihormonal therapy, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. The side effects are minimal, and the therapy is very well tolerated. Doctors achieve reduced prostate cancer metastases up to complete remission as Lu 177 treatment results. However, repeating a couple of sessions at several months intervals might be required. At the end of the treatment, our team offers a private VIP transfer back to the airport designed for maximum comfort and fast arrangements. Moreover, the deal includes special health insurance to cover any unfavorable situation during the trip.