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Neuroendocrine Tumours (NETs), Lutetium-177 Octreotate Therapy, Theranotics, Cancer Treatment Singapore

Lutetium-177 Octreotate Therapy: Your Questions Answered

What Is Lutetium-177 Octreotate Therapy? One of the therapies used to treat neuroendocrine tumours is Lutetium-177 Octreotate Therapy. It is a targeted radioligand therapy that specially targets tumours that express somatostatin receptors (i.e.…
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Yttrium-90 Selective Internal Radiation FAQ, Sirt FAQ, Liver Cancer, Liver Cancer Treatment Singapore, Theranostics

Yttrium-90 Selective Internal Radiation Therapy (SIRT): Your Questions Answered

What Is Yttrium-90 Selective Internal Radiation Therapy (SIRT)? Yttrium-90 Selective Internal Radiation Therapy (SIRT) is known as radioembolisation, and its purpose is to eliminate tumours located in the liver. It involves the injection of…
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What is Theranostics, Cancer Cells, Theranostics Singapore, Dr Andrew Tan
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What Is Theranostics?

What Is Theranostics? Theranostics is a viable method of treating cancer, especially when the cancer cells have spread or are at a more advanced stage and are unable to respond to other treatments. While there is still a lot of potential…
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Coping With Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer Treatment, Theranostics for Prostate Cancer, Coping With Prostate Cancer

Coping With Prostate Cancer: Your Symptoms, Well-Being, and Finding Support

What Is Prostate Cancer? The prostate is a small gland located below the urinary bladder and surrounding the urethra (pelvic cavity). This gland is regulated by the testosterone hormone and produces seminal fluid or semen. Cancer occurs…
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Neuroendocrine Tumours, NETs, Coping With Neuroendocrine Tumours, Cancer Treatment in Singapore

Coping With Neuroendocrine Tumours (NETs): Your Symptoms, Well-Being, and Finding Support

What Are Neuroendocrine Tumours (NETs)? Neuroendocrine Tumours (NETs) are rare tumours that affect specialised cells known as neuroendocrine cells. The peculiarity of this type of cell resides in that they have traits similar to nerve cells…
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Lutetium-177 Octreotate Therapy, Neuroendocrine Tumours, What to Expect, Patient Journey, Theranostics, Theranostics Singapore, Cancer Treatment, Dr Andrew Tan

What to Expect: Lutetium-177 Octreotate Therapy

What Is Lutetium-177 Octreotate Therapy?  One of the therapies used to treat neuroendocrine tumours is Lutetium-177 Octreotate Therapy. It is a targeted radioligand therapy that specially targets tumours that express somatostatin receptors…
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Yttrium-90 Selective Internal Radiation Therapy, SIRT, Theranostics, Theranostics Singapore, Cancer Treatment, Liver Cancer, Dr Andrew Tan

What to Expect: Yttrium-90 Selective Internal Radiation Therapy (SIRT)

What Is Yttrium-90 Selective Internal Radiation Therapy (SIRT) Yttrium-90 Selective Internal Radiation Therapy (SIRT) is known as radioembolisation, and its purpose is to eliminate tumours located in the liver. It works as small radioactive…
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Lutetium-177, Prostate Specific Membrane Antigen, PSMA, Cancer Treatment, What to Expect, Theranostics, Theranostics Singapore, Dr Andrew Tan

What to Expect: Lutetium-177 Prostate-Specific Membrane Antigen (PSMA) Therapy

What Is Lutetium-177 Prostate-Specific Membrane Antigen (PSMA) Therapy?  Prostate-Specific Membrane Antigen (PSMA) is a type of receptor found on cell membranes throughout the body and is particularly increased on the cell surfaces of prostate…
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Neuroendocrine Tumours, NETs, Cancer Treatment, Theranostics, Theranostics Singapore, Dr Andrew Tan

Neuroendocrine Tumours (NET): Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

What Are Neuroendocrine Tumours (NETs)? Neuroendocrine Tumours (NETs) are rare tumours that affect specialised cells known as neuroendocrine cells. The peculiarity of this type of cell resides in that they have traits similar to nerve cells…
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