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FDA Approves Lutetium Lu 177 Vipivotide Tetraxetan for PSMA+ mHSPC
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Fusion42 · 1 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The FDA has approved lutetium Lu 177 vipivotide tetraxetan plus an androgen receptor pathway inhibitor for treatment of PSMA-positive metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer, based on phase 3 trial data demonstrating reduced progression risk and potential overall survival benefits.
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You must now include PSMA-targeted radioligand therapy in your prostate cancer treatment strategy, as FDA approval expands early treatment options and raises the standard of care. This opens a new competitive front where firms offering advanced diagnostics or combination therapies can move fast.
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