Abstract |
Ra-223 (radium-223) is an alpha particle-emitting radiopharmaceutical with targeted uptake in areas of osteoblastic lesions. The combination of targeted skeletal uptake, short tissue-penetration range, and high energy of alpha particles allows for targeted cell killing and a low toxicity profile. A phase III trial (ALSYMPCA) demonstrated improvements in overall survival and symptomatic skeletal events in patients with castration-resistant prostate cancer and multifocal symptomatic bone metastases. Adverse events were limited but included both gastrointestinal and hematologic effects. This article will describe the historic background of Ra-223; outline the clinical studies which led to phase III trials of this agent; highlight key results of these phase III studies; and explore possible future directions for use of Ra-223 and other alpha particles--both in prostate cancer and for management of other diseases.
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Authors | Brian Lewis, Elie Chalhoub, Carla Chalouhy, Oliver Sartor |
Journal | Oncology (Williston Park, N.Y.)
(Oncology (Williston Park))
Vol. 29
Issue 7
Pg. 483-8
(Jul 2015)
ISSN: 0890-9091 [Print] United States |
PMID | 26178336
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)
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Chemical References |
- Alkaline Phosphatase
- Radium
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Topics |
- Alkaline Phosphatase
(blood)
- Bone Neoplasms
(radiotherapy, secondary)
- Clinical Trials as Topic
- Humans
- Male
- Prostatic Neoplasms
(mortality, pathology, radiotherapy)
- Radium
(therapeutic use)
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