Shortage of Drug for Castrate Resistant Metastatic PCa

Pratoman

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Posted 3/21/2023 3:09 PM (GMT 0)

Did not read the entire article (or video) but thought this might be of interest to some.

https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/21/health/pluvicto-prostate-cancer/index.html

Cyclone-ISU

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Posted 3/22/2023 12:32 AM (GMT 0)

That is worrisome news, when so many battle brothers ~ globally ~ are now hoping to start PLUVICTO (Lutetium-177) treatments.

I really hope they can shine a bright light on this situation ~ and ramp up production.

Are supply chain threads THIS fragile?

Sigh ... alas ...

CYCLONE ~ # Iowa State University

Duck2

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Posted 3/25/2023 5:53 AM (GMT 0)

It was reported that the drug was was going to manufactured in Indiana soon.

Cyclone-ISU

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Posted 3/25/2023 1:55 PM (GMT 0)

As we hear updates on the supply chain issues for PLUVICTO (Lutetium-177), I think it would be beneficial to update this thread, since we have battle brothers here who are planning to embark upon PLUVICTO treatments in the near future.

I REALLY hope production ramps up very soon!

CYCLONE ~ # Iowa State University

Pratoman

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Posted 3/25/2023 4:19 PM (GMT 0)

I believe there were some quality issues with their manufacturing facility in Italy. Hopefully it will get resolved quicky

MsWorryWart

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Posted 3/28/2023 3:43 AM (GMT 0)

That's really hard to read...

DYank

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Posted 3/29/2023 2:38 PM (GMT 0)

Denny's third infusion of Pluvicto is scheduled for April 7. He has had a 75% decrease in PSA (from 194 down to 49). We are so hopeful that this is working...and so grateful he is able to get the treatment. His second dose was 2 weeks late due to the shortage. We realize that could happen again. Our hearts go out to those waiting.

Cyclone-ISU

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Posted 4/2/2023 2:58 PM (GMT 0)

Hello, DYANK ~

Mindful of you ~ and Denny's course of treatments.

I hope the next scheduled PLUVICTO treatments is right on time ~ and goes smoothly, without a hitch.

That's a tremendous drop in PSA, so far! That's SIGNIFICANT ~ and downright jaw-dropping.

It's powerful knowing that comrades and battle brothers here are ALREADY receiving PLUVICTO treatments.

Thank you both for helping to blaze this new treatment trail. It means more than words can say, as it helps pace the way for others in the future.

Sending you both my encouragement and supportive thoughts!

CYCLONE ~ # Iowa State University

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