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Theranostics isn’t just another treatment, it could be the breakthrough in your cancer journey.
Cancer: Theranostics combines “therapy” and “diagnostics.”
Being diagnosed with advanced-stage cancer can be overwhelming. When the disease spreads or stops responding to conventional treatments like chemotherapy or radiation, it’s only natural to wonder—what next? One promising answer is an innovative approach called theranostics, which is gaining significant attention and offering hope to many.
Dr. Swagat Dash, HOD & Senior Consultant, Nuclear Medicine at Sarvodaya Hospital, Sector-8, Faridabad, shares everything you need to know.
Let’s start with the obvious question: What is theranostics?
Theranostics combines “therapy” and “diagnostics.” It’s a cutting-edge medical approach that uses the same compound to detect and treat cancer. Think of it like a smart missile—it first locates the cancer cells through a special scan, and then directly targets them with treatment, minimizing harm to the surrounding healthy tissue. This enables doctors to identify the exact location of cancer and deliver precision treatment like never before.
Who can benefit from it?
Theranostics is especially valuable for patients with cancers that have metastasized (spread) and haven’t responded well to standard therapies.
It is currently being used for:
Prostate cancer
Neuroendocrine tumors
Liver cancer
Other challenging cancers like breast, lung, pancreatic, and certain soft tissue cancers, through newer protocols
If you or a loved one has been told there are limited options left, theranostics may be worth exploring.
Why are more patients choosing theranostics?
Targeted treatment with fewer side effects
Better quality of life during treatment
Ability to track treatment response in real-time
New hope after other treatments have failed
Unlike traditional chemotherapy which affects the entire body, theranostics focuses only on the cancer. This precision often translates to fewer side effects, less fatigue, and better day-to-day wellbeing, enabling patients to continue enjoying their lives while undergoing treatment.
At Sarvodaya Hospital, Faridabad, we offer some of the most advanced theranostic therapies in the country. With cutting-edge technology and a team of experts, we’re committed to helping patients fight their cancer with strength and confidence.
Available theranostic treatments at Sarvodaya include:
Lutetium-177, Terbium-161 (first in India), and Actinium-225 therapies for prostate cancer
PRRT for neuroendocrine tumors
FAPI therapy for hard-to-treat cancers
TARE for liver cancer
Iodine-131 for thyroid cancer
Our mission is simple: to offer every patient the best possible chance at a longer, healthier life.
Theranostics isn’t just another treatment, it could be the breakthrough in your cancer journey.
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