TY - JOUR T1 - JNMT continuing education: <sup>177</sup>Lu PSMA therapy JF - Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology JO - J. Nucl. Med. Technol. DO - 10.2967/jnmt.122.263814 SP - jnmt.122.263814 AU - Ephraim E Parent AU - Bital Savir-Baruch AU - Isis W Gayed AU - Frankis Almaguel AU - Bennett Chin AU - Austin R Pantel AU - Evan Armstrong AU - Amanda Morley AU - Robin C Ippisch AU - Robert Richard Flavell Y1 - 2022/07/01 UR - http://tech.snmjournals.org/content/early/2022/07/26/jnmt.122.263814.abstract N2 - Radiopharmaceutical therapy utilizing 177Lu-PSMA is an effective treatment for prostate cancer which has recently been approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration. This method leverages the success of PSMA targeted PET imaging, enabling the delivery of targeted radiopharmaceutical therapy, This agent has demonstrated a clear benefit in large prospective clinical trials, and promises to become part of the standard armamentarium of treatment for patients with prostate cancer. In this review, the evidence supporting the use of this agent is highlighted, along with important areas now under investigation. Practical information on technology aspects, dose administration, nursing, and the role of the treating physician is highlighted. Overall, 177Lu-PSMA treatment requires close collaboration between referring physicians, nuclear medicine, technologists, radiopharmacy, and nursing, to enable streamlined patient care. ER -