A patient with bone metastases from prostate cancer inquires whether he is a candidate for radiopharmaceuticals.Which of the following conditions would exclude him as a candidate?

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Pathologic fracture indicates a high risk of fracture and would exclude the patient as a candidate for radiopharmaceuticals. A Karnofsky performance status of 65, life expectancy of 5 months, and hypocalcemia may affect treatment planning but would not necessarily exclude the patient as a candidate.

A Patient with Bone Metastases from Prostate Cancer Inquires Whether