
Radiopharmaceutical Therapy Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Xofigo is Radium 223 Dichloride and is an alpha particle-emitting radioactive therapeutic agent. It is used for treatment of patient with prostate cancer.
Xofigo is suitable for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) patient on second-generation hormonal therapy has:
• Bone metastases, and no visceral metastases
• Suspected disease progression:
— Increase in biomarker levels, such as prostate-specific antigen (PSA) and/or alkaline phosphatase (ALP)
— Progression seen on imaging scans
— Emerging symptoms (use of analgesics)
• Treatment plan: 6 injections total
• Slow intravenous (IV) injection over 1 minute
• Treatment can be completed in 5 months
• Patients may return home after the injection
ID and/or Passport. This original Preparation Instruction Sheet Previous/recent relevant reports or CD, if available. Previous / recent blood test results, if available.
DO NOT bring valuable belongings, including jewellery, etc
SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT
If patients are on wheel chair / trolley, please come with:
Accompanying staff nurse familiar with patients' medical background
Existing IV line / cannula, if any
Urine bag, where applicable, should be emptied.
Parking for ambulances are available at Level B2 carpark.
Urinal / bedpan / extra diapers when necessary for toileting care.