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Radiation Oncology • Thoracic Malignancies • General Radiation Oncology • Neurology • Headache
Would you hold CGRP (calcitonin gene-related peptide) monoclonal antibodies such as Eptinezumab-jjmr (Vyepti) before, during, or after lung SBRT?
If so, how long would you hold? This medication is given for migraines as q3 month infusions and some data suggest that CGRP plays a role in immune-modulation.
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Academic Institution
No, I will not hold CGRP monoclonal antibodies during lung SBRT as at present, there is no data suggesting the detrimental effect of doing so. Moreover, the drug is conveniently given q 3months while SBRT is usually completed within 2 weeks. Therefore, most lung SBRT can be scheduled outside of the ...
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