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References:

#1: Micromedex. http://druginfo.cc.nih.gov

#2: 2004 SEER Manual, 184

Question:

Radiation: How would this field be coded for treatment with quadramet [radioactive samarium]? See Description.

Discussion:

Paitent is receiving quadramet for treatment of lung metastases.

Answer:

Code Quadramet in the RX Summ-Radiation field as 3 [Radioisotopes]. Quadramet is a radioisotope used to palliate bone pain. The instructions in the SEER manual state: "Record all radiation that is given, even if it is palliative."

History:

For cases diagnosed prior to 2003: Code Quadramet in the Radiation field as 3 [Radioisotopes]. Quadramet is a radioisotope used to palliate bone pain. The instructions in the SEER manual (page 134) say to code any type of RT regardless of source, field, or intent (curative or palliative).

Cancer Site Category:

N/A

Data Item Category:

Radiation Therapy

Other Category:

N/A

Year:

2003