I am sorry to hear about your husband’s situation and appreciate your wanting to know more.
Peptide receptor radionuclide therapy. (PRRT) is a type of internal radiotherapy. You might have it as a treatment for a neuroendocrine tumour (NET).
Some people might need to stay in the hospital for 1 or 2 days to make sure the radioactivity drops to a safe level before they go home. There are some precautions he may need to take like keeping his distance and only spending short periods with certain people like children, vulnerable adults, or pregnant ladies for a few days or weeks after treatment.
I am sorry I cannot give you a more specific timeframe as it affects everyone differently, therefore his nurse specialist will be able to give you both more information specific to him.
I hope that this helps. Please get back to us if you need any more information or support. You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline. The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.
I am sorry to hear about your husband’s situation and appreciate your wanting to know more.
Peptide receptor radionuclide therapy. (PRRT) is a type of internal radiotherapy. You might have it as a treatment for a neuroendocrine tumour (NET).
Some people might need to stay in the hospital for 1 or 2 days to make sure the radioactivity drops to a safe level before they go home. There are some precautions he may need to take like keeping his distance and only spending short periods with certain people like children, vulnerable adults, or pregnant ladies for a few days or weeks after treatment.
I am sorry I cannot give you a more specific timeframe as it affects everyone differently, therefore his nurse specialist will be able to give you both more information specific to him.
I hope that this helps. Please get back to us if you need any more information or support. You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline. The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.
