Theranostics in Hematooncology. (PubMed, J Nucl Med)
For instance, the theranostic armamentarium for the referring hematooncologist now includes Y-ibritumomab tiuxetan for refractory low-grade follicular lymphoma or transformed B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma, as well as I-tositumomab for rituximab-refractory follicular lymphoma. Moreover, the first interim results of the SIERRA phase III trial reported beneficial effects from the use of I-anti-CD45 antibodies (Iomab-B) in refractory or relapsed acute myeloid leukemia...As an integral part of the treatment plan, such radioligand therapy-mediated myeloablation also allows one to line up patients for stem cell transplantation, which leads to successful engraftment during the further treatment course. In this continuing education article, we provide an overview of the current advent of theranostics in hematooncology and highlight emerging clinical applications.