A treatment, not a scan: destroys overactive thyroid tissue or remaining thyroid cancer.
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A treatment, not a scan: destroys overactive thyroid tissue or remaining thyroid cancer.
Hyperthyroidism, thyroid cancer after surgery.
A small radioactive tracer is injected or swallowed. Preparation depends on the test; tell staff if pregnant or breastfeeding, as feeding may need a pause.
Typical effective dose therapeutic dose; radiation safety advice is given mSv, similar to not comparable (treatment) of natural background radiation (about 3 mSv a year). Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant; the benefit usually outweighs the small risk, and shielding or alternatives can be considered.
outpatient or short admission. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.
Consult a doctor to interpret results — a single test does not make a diagnosis.
Uses your location once to list the nearest facilities. Nothing is stored.
Why is Radioactive iodine therapy (I-131) done?
Hyperthyroidism, thyroid cancer after surgery.
How do I prepare for Radioactive iodine therapy (I-131)?
A small radioactive tracer is injected or swallowed. Preparation depends on the test; tell staff if pregnant or breastfeeding, as feeding may need a pause.
Is Radioactive iodine therapy (I-131) safe in pregnancy?
Typical effective dose therapeutic dose; radiation safety advice is given mSv, similar to not comparable (treatment) of natural background radiation (about 3 mSv a year). Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant; the benefit usually outweighs the small risk, and shielding or alternatives can be considered.
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