PSMA-targeted radioligand therapy in prostate cancer

Treatment is given through an intravenous line in a nuclear medicine setting. You may receive fluids and medicines to support comfort and reduce nausea. The radioactive medicine leaves the body gradually, so the team gives practical instructions about drinking fluids, toilet hygiene, close contact, and handling laundry. Blood counts, kidney tests, symptoms, and scan findings help guide later decisions. Common concerns include tiredness, dry mouth, nausea, and changes in blood counts; your team explains which symptoms need attention.

Bring a complete list of medicines, supplements, allergies, and previous cancer treatments. Ask whether you should change any medicine, drink extra fluids, or arrange transport. Plan a calm recovery period and follow the radiation-safety instructions exactly. Keep scheduled blood tests and tell the team about reduced urine output, new medicines, or any difficulty managing at home.

Contact the treatment team promptly for fever, chills, persistent vomiting, unusual bleeding, marked weakness, or a sharp reduction in urine. Seek urgent help for severe breathing difficulty, collapse, confusion, or symptoms that feel life-threatening. Do not wait for the next appointment if you cannot keep fluids down or cannot follow the safety instructions.

Ask what the scans show about PSMA expression, why this treatment fits your situation, how many visits are planned, which medicines need adjustment, and how kidney function and blood counts will be checked. Ask whom to call outside clinic hours and what contact precautions apply at home.