Management of Dry Mouth Toxicity Following 177Lu-PSMA-617 Radioligand Therapy

Abigail Pepin, Ana Kiess, J. Nicholas Lukens, Philipose Mulugeta, Neil K. Taunk

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Abstract

Treatment options for patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer include the use of radioligand therapy with 177Lu-PSMA-617. Although 177Lu-PSMA-617 can selectively target prostate cancer cells, salivary glands express PSMA on the apical lumen of the acinar epithelium. Xerostomia resulting from the use of radioligand therapy is common. Herein, we report on a case of a Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5 grade 2 dry mouth event after administration of 177Lu-PSMA-617. The patient was managed with oral hygiene and xerostomia mitigation strategies using oral rinses.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)14-18
Number of pages5
JournalPractical Radiation Oncology
Volume15
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 2025
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Oncology
  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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