Urol. praxi. 2016;17(3):111-116 | DOI: 10.36290/uro.2016.029
Castration-resistant prostate cancer is a complex disease, treatment requires a multidisciplinary approach and use of various
modalities, ideally in their combination. Symptomatic bone metastases can be also effectively managed by administration of
systemic beta emitters (strontium-89 and samarium-153) or localized external beam radiotherapy. Most recently, an alpha emitter
radium-223 has been introduced with a positive impact on increased overall survival of patients with bone metastases. Safety
profile of radium-223 is very favorable with a minimal risk of serious hematologic complications. Six intravenous injections are
administered on an outpatient basis with a positive effect on the quality of life and with minimal restrictions with regard to the
patient’s and his family’s daily life.
Published: August 1, 2016 Show citation