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References:

#1: SEER PCM, 3rd Ed, Rev 1, 134a. January 2003

#2: Agents Not Listed in SEER Bk 8, 3. May 2002

Question:

First Course Therapy: Are radio immune labeled antibodies, such as Bexxar [Tositum--I-131] coded as immunotherapy, radiotherapy, or experimental therapy?

Discussion:

Answer:

Agents such as Bexxar or Zevalin are radioisotopes and coded as radiation. These agents destroy cancer cells with radiation.

Cancer Site Category:

N/A

Data Item Category:

First course treatment

Other Category:

N/A

Year:

2003