Application Detail
Description of Medical Service
177Lutetium(nca)-DOTA-octreotate is a radiopharmaceutical administered by infusion to patients with progressive or symptomatic Neuroendocrine Tumours (NET) if molecular imaging techniques demonstrate much higher levels of somatostatin receptors on the majority tumours sites compared to normal tissues. The initial treatment cycle most commonly comprises 4-5 infusions, given 6-8 weeks apart, and responding patients may be re-treated multiple times if symptoms recur or further tumour progression occurs.Description of Medical Condition
Neuroendocrine tumours arise in a range of tissues from cells that function to regulate bodily function by secreting bioactive compounds, particularly peptide hormones. These tumours can be slowly or aggressively growing with excessive hormone secretion often adversely affecting the patient’s quality of life in lower-grade tumours, while high-grade tumours cause compromise of organ function and tissue integrity leading to premature death.Reason for Application
New MBS itemMedical Service Type
Therapeutic technologyPrevious Application Number/s
Not ApplicableAssociated Documentation
Application Form
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Consultation Survey
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PASC Consultation
PASC consultation closed
MSAC Consultation
MSAC consultation input closed Friday, 14 June 2024.
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PICO Confirmation
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Assessment Report
-Public Summary Document
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Meetings for this Application
PASC
13-14 April 202310-11 August 2023
ESC
13-14 June 2024MSAC
1-2 August 202428-29 November 2024