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Current Status and Advancements in Radiotheranostics and Targeted Radionuclide Therapy in Malaysia
Muhammad Fakhrurazi Ahmad Fadzil1, Zarif Ashhar2, Azahari Kasbollah3
1Pharmacy Department, Institut Kanser Negara, 62250 Putrajaya, Malaysia.
Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging
|February 10, 2026
Summary
Radiotheranostics, combining imaging and therapy, is advancing in Malaysia, particularly for neuroendocrine tumors and prostate cancer. Challenges include local production and access, despite a growing need for these personalized treatments.
Area of Science:
- Nuclear medicine
- Oncology
- Radiopharmaceutical therapy
Background:
- Radiotheranostics integrates diagnostic imaging and targeted radionuclide therapy.
- Nuclear medicine has a 60-year history in Malaysia with ~40 facilities.
- Radiotheranostics is emerging for neuroendocrine tumors and prostate cancer.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the current state of radiotheranostics in Malaysia.
- To identify advancements, challenges, and future prospects.
- To assess the integration of novel biomolecules and infrastructure for personalized therapies.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of radiotheranostics in Malaysia.
- Analysis of current nuclear medicine infrastructure and capabilities.
- Examination of challenges in local production, distribution, and regulation.
Main Results:
- Radiotheranostics is gaining momentum, especially for neuroendocrine tumors and prostate cancer.
- Key challenges include limited local radionuclide production, uneven distribution, import reliance, and regulatory hurdles.
- Malaysia's National Strategic Plan for Cancer Control highlights the need for sustainable theranostic solutions.
Conclusions:
- Despite progress, significant challenges impede widespread radiotheranostics adoption in Malaysia.
- Addressing production, infrastructure, and regulatory issues is crucial for expanding access to personalized radiopharmaceutical therapies.
- Further development is needed to align with national cancer control strategies.
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