Samarium-153
Samarium-153 is an isotope of samarium.
It emits beta particles and gamma rays. (The therapeutic component is largely due to the beta particles, but the gamma rays make it easier to locate the distribution.)
It is used in samarium (153Sm) lexidronam.
It is treated by the body in a similar manner to calcium, and it localizes selectively to bone.
It is used in palliation of bone cancer.[1]
See also
References
- ↑ Ballantyne, Jane C; Fishman, Scott M; Rathmell, James P. (2009-10-01). Bonica's Management of Pain. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. pp. 655–. ISBN 978-0-7817-6827-6. Retrieved 19 July 2011.
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