Theranostics Bringing Hope to Southwest Virginia

A groundbreaking alliance between Carilion Clinic, Virginia Tech’s Fralin Biomedical Research Institute, and the Appalachian Radiotheranostics Coalition is bringing cutting-edge cancer treatments to Southwest Virginia. Focused on radiopharmaceuticals—precision therapies that image and treat tumors using radioactive isotopes—this initiative is expanding access to clinical trials for brain and prostate cancers, with promising therapies already FDA-approved. Researchers gathered in Roanoke to share breakthroughs on astatine, accelerating global adoption of these life-saving treatments. For rural patients, this means hope without long-distance travel. Carilion is also preparing a new cancer center by 2028, with 150 active trials underway, fueling regional biotech growth while transforming patient care. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0625a76c127d1095