Abstract
The alpha emitter Radium-223 ((22)3Ra-Cl2) is a bone-seeking radionuclide studied as a new treatment for patients with bone metastases from hormone refractory prostate cancer. More than 1,000 patients have been included in clinical phase I-III tests showing significant reduction in alkaline phosphatase- and PSA level and prolonged survival. Adverse events are usually mild to moderate and comprise gastrointestinal and myelotoxic symp-toms. Intravenously administered (22)3Ra-Cl2 (half-life 11.4 days) will likely be given every four weeks for six treatments to out-patients.
Translated title of the contribution | Radium-223 treatment of bone metastases from castration-resistant prostate cancer. |
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Original language | Danish |
Journal | Ugeskrift for Laeger |
Volume | 176 |
Issue number | 30 |
Pages (from-to) | 1399-1402 |
Number of pages | 4 |
ISSN | 0041-5782 |
Publication status | Published - 21 Jul 2014 |