FAQs

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Is there a limit to the number of times a person can get PRRT in their lifetime?

The actual number of total treatments will vary by person. There are a number of factors that influence how many treatments a person can receive, the most important may be the dose and type of isotope used in each treatment as well as the condition of a person’s kidneys and the status of their blood chemistry. Each person does have a maximum limit to the amount of radiation their body can absorb during their lifetime, so the number of treatment cycles will be constrained by