Why is a receptor scan needed before treatment?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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Imaging must show sufficient somatostatin-receptor uptake in the tumour for the treatment to target it appropriately.

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lutetium (177Lu) oxodotreotide · Medicine question

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

The answer

Imaging must show sufficient somatostatin-receptor uptake in the tumour for the treatment to target it appropriately.

Lutathera 370 MBq/mL solution for infusionemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 8

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