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Radioactive Iodine Therapy for Cancer
Radioactive iodine therapy is commonly used to treat some types of thyroid cancer.
Pre-procedure Instructions
- Do not eat or drink for at least four hours before your exam.
- Do not take any thyroid supplements such as Synthroid (for five weeks) or Cytomel (for at least two weeks) before your exam.
- You cannot be pregnant or breast feeding at the time of therapy.
- You cannot have had any recent x-ray dye (contrast) procedures, such as a CT scan.
Radioactive Iodine Therapy for Hyperthyroidism
Radioactive iodine (I-131) therapy is often used if hyperthyroidism recurs after taking anti-thyroid medication or surgery to remove part of the thyroid gland.
Pre-procedure Instructions
- Do not eat or drink for at least four hours before your exam.
- Do not take any thyroid supplements such as Synthroid (for five weeks) or Cytomel (for at least two weeks) before your exam.
- You cannot be pregnant or breast feeding at the time of therapy.
- You cannot have had any recent x-ray dye (contrast) procedures, such as a CT scan.
If you have any questions about the test, please call the Radiology Department at 704-384-4056.
