“The Bougie Is Necessary”: Intro to Radiopharmaceutical Therapy (RPT), Part 2

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.