EPISODE · Oct 2, 2025 · 21 MIN
Exploring the role of targeted radiopharmaceutical treatment in NETs
from Oncology Brothers: Practice-Changing Cancer Discussions · host Oncology Brothers
Welcome to the Oncology Brothers podcast! In this episode, we dive into the evolving landscape of neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) with guests Dr. Heloisa Soares, a medical oncologist, and Prof. Ken Herrmann, a nuclear medicine specialist. Together, we explored the role of Peptide Receptor Radionuclide Therapy (PRRT), imaging breakthroughs, and treatment sequencing to optimize outcomes for NET patients.We cover essential topics such as:• The role of Gallium-68 and Copper-64 DOTATATE PET imaging in diagnosis and planning• Second-line standard use of PRRT and emerging data for first-line therapy• Toxicities of PRRT—nausea, kidney toxicity, and bone marrow suppression• Balancing sequencing strategies in well-differentiated and higher-grade tumors• The critical role of multidisciplinary tumor boards in NET management• Future directions including PRRT retreatment and ongoing clinical trialsFollow us on social media:• X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/oncbrothers• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oncbrothers• Website: https://oncbrothers.com/Don't forget to like, subscribe, and tune in for more discussions on challenging cases, treatment algorithms, and expert insights in the field of oncology!#NeuroendocrineTumors #NETs #PRRT #OncologyBrothers #CancerTreatment #NuclearMedicine
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Welcome to the Oncology Brothers podcast! In this episode, we dive into the evolving landscape of neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) with guests Dr. Heloisa Soares, a medical oncologist, and Prof. Ken Herrmann, a nuclear medicine specialist. Together, we explored the role of Peptide Receptor Radionuclide Therapy (PRRT), imaging breakthroughs, and treatment sequencing to optimize outcomes for NET patients.We cover essential topics such as:• The role of Gallium-68 and Copper-64 DOTATATE PET imaging in diagnosis and planning• Second-line standard use of PRRT and emerging data for first-line therapy• Toxicities of PRRT—nausea, kidney toxicity, and bone marrow suppression• Balancing sequencing strategies in well-differentiated and higher-grade tumors• The critical role of multidisciplinary tumor boards in NET management• Future directions including PRRT retreatment and ongoing clinical trialsFollow us on social media:• X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/oncbrothers• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oncbrothers• Website: https://oncbrothers.com/Don't forget to like, subscribe, and tune in for more discussions on challenging cases, treatment algorithms, and expert insights in the field of oncology!#NeuroendocrineTumors #NETs #PRRT #OncologyBrothers #CancerTreatment #NuclearMedicine
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