PRRT

How long after might blood cells be affected by the radioactive injections?

We don't know how long my husband has to not be near possible infection, and wear a mask in public.

Thank you 

  • Hi Phil3mena and thank you for your post.

    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.

    Kind regards,

    Tina

  • Hi Phil3mena and thank you for your post.

    I am sorry to hear about your husband’s situation and appreciate you 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 hospital for 1 or 2 days to make sure the radioactivity drops to a safe level before they go home.

    There are some precautions your husband may need to take like keeping your his distance and only spending short periods of time with certain people for a few days or weeks after treatment.  I am sorry I cannot give you a specific timeframe as it affects everyone differently. Therefore best person to discuss this with is  your husband's specialist or nurse specialist as they know his situation they  and will be able to give you 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.

    Kind regards,

    Tina