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You will be able to eat and drink during treatment but may need assistance with going to the toilet because of the infusions attached to you.
You will be monitored throughout the day for any symptoms and to ensure you are okay.
Once both infusions have been completed, your treating team will recheck you, and the cannulas will be removed. The team will also assess your radiation status and provide advice on self-care for when you go home. You may be given written information to refer to for guidance. Within 72 hours of completing treatment, you may need to have a further nuclear medicine scan. This is to check for ‘uptake’ and to ensure that the radioligand therapy has reached the target cells identified in your pre-treatment scan. Your treating team will advise you on any precautions you will need to take following RLT. This includes advice on toileting, close contact with others (including sexual activity), and returning to work or study. You may also be advised to wash any laundry separately from that of other members of your household for one week. This includes sheets, towels, and clothing, especially any items that may have body fluids, e.g., sweat or urine, on them.
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