
Theranostics and Management of NETS Going Forward
Discover the future of cancer treatment with innovative therapies and groundbreaking research in radiopharmaceuticals and theranostics.
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Neuroendocrine tumor (NET) specialists discussed the exciting future of theranostics and radiopharmaceuticals in NET management and beyond. Dr. Chauhan highlighted that NETs have historically led advances in the field, with Lutetium-177–based PRRT demonstrating high efficacy. The next generation includes alpha-emitting PRRT, offering higher-energy, double-stranded DNA breaks and promising early results with improved progression-free survival. Novel combinations with DNA damage repair inhibitors are also under investigation. Dr. Shaheen and colleagues emphasized emerging strategies including non-peptide drug conjugates targeting somatostatin receptors, DLL1-directed antibody-drug conjugates, and combination approaches like PD-1 inhibitors plus PRRT. Additionally, next-generation TKIs such as super Cabozantinib (zanzalintinib) show reduced toxicity while maintaining efficacy. Overall, specialists agreed that the next 12–24 months will be transformative, with over 100 theranostic agents in development across multiple solid tumors. These innovations promise enhanced tumor control, reduced side effects, and broader applicability, marking a pivotal moment for NET care and oncology therapeutics more broadly.























































































