Radioactive Phosphorus 32 treatment for blood conditions

P32 is permanently on hold!

Radioactive Phosphorous (P32) is a radio-isotope used  to treat polycythaemia rubra vera or essential thrombocythaemia. Treatment is requested by your Haematology doctor,  but you will need to attend the Bristol Cancer Institute to see a Consultant Oncologist to prescribe and oversee this treatment.  You may be asked to stop some of your medication prior to your treatment. Treatment is given as an out-patient, by injection directly into the vein. A blood sample will also be taken at this visit. P32  is an excellent treatment to control your disease when venesection or medication are no longer an alternative.  Treatment slows down the rate at which your bone marrow produces new blood cells.

Treatment takes around 20- 30 minutes, after which you may go straight home. Please feel free to bring a relative or friend with you, although this should not be anyone who is pregnant, or a small child.

For more information please read our patient information leaflet here.