This is a pilot imaging study for women whose tumors express NIS \[Na+I- symporter, sodium iodide symporter\]. Eligibility is limited to the presence of strong (3+) and/or plasma membrane staining in \> 20% of cells as determined by immunohistochemical methods. A total of 10 patients will be imaged with 124I PET/CT (serial scans over 24 hour period) to determine radioiodide uptake and distribution in tumor tissue. Thyroid iodide uptake and retention will be blocked beginning one week prior to 124I PET/CT scan with thyroid hormone (T3) and methimazole (impedes organification). Tumor, organ and whole body dosimetry will be calculated in each patient.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
7
Stanford University School of Medicine
Stanford, California, United States
Radioiodide accumulation
To evaluate radioiodide accumulation in women with immunohistochemically NIS (Na+/I- symporter)-positive breast cancers using 124I PET/CT.
Time frame: 2 years
Dosimetry
To calculate dosimetry in tumor, thyroid and whole body.
Time frame: 2 years
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