TABLE 8

Factors Considered for Management of Elevated Tg and Negative DxWBS (Tg+/Scan–) Patients

  • Treatment objectives (i.e., cure, progression-free survival, palliation)

  • Time interval since last 131I treatment

  • Amount of 131I activity administered for most recent treatment

  • Response to most recent 131I treatment (if there has been a previous therapy)

  • Total cumulative 131I therapeutic activity

  • Frequency and severity of side effects of prior 131I therapies

  • Is the patient a minimalist or maximalist regarding benefit vs risk of 131I therapy?

  • Comorbidities

  • Capabilities of the treating facility