Do we need dosimetry for optimization of theranostics in CNS tumors?

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serval:BIB_1A384EB288EC
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
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Publications
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Title
Do we need dosimetry for optimization of theranostics in CNS tumors?
Journal
Neuro-oncology
Author(s)
Cicone F., Gnesin S., Santo G., Stokke C., Bartolomei M., Cascini G.L., Minniti G., Paganelli G., Verger A., Cremonesi M.
ISSN
1523-5866 (Electronic)
ISSN-L
1522-8517
Publication state
In Press
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Language
english
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Publication types: Journal Article
Publication Status: aheadofprint
Abstract
Radiopharmaceutical theranostic treatments have grown exponentially worldwide, and internal dosimetry has attracted attention and resources. Despite some similarities with chemotherapy, radiopharmaceuticals treatments are essentially radiotherapy treatments, as the release of radiation into tissues is the determinant of the observed clinical effects. Therefore, absorbed dose calculations are key to explain dose-effect correlations and to individualize radiopharmaceutical treatments. The present article introduces the basic principles of internal dosimetry and provides an overview of available locoregional and systemic radiopharmaceutical treatments for CNS tumors. The specific characteristics of dosimetry as applied to these treatments are highlighted, along with their limitations and most relevant results. Dosimetry is performed with higher precision and better reproducibility than in the past, and dosimetric data should be systematically collected, as treatment planning and verification may help exploit the full potential of theranostic of CNS tumors.
Keywords
brain tumors, internal dosimetry, molecular radiotherapy, radionuclide therapy, theranostic
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04/10/2024 15:20
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05/10/2024 6:03
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