Radioiodine Therapy
Radioiodine therapy is a form of radiation therapy in which a form of radioactive iodine is injected into the body for the purpose of destroying cancer cells and other abnormal cells. The radioiodine is absorbed by the cancer cells and other abnormal cells, and then destroys them through radiation. Radioiodine therapy is an effective and safe treatment for several types of cancer, including thyroid cancer and certain types of brain tumors. Radioiodine therapy is often used in combination with other treatments, such as surgery, chemotherapy, and/or other radiation therapies, and can also be used to treat benign conditions such as hyperthyroidism and Graves’ disease. It has the benefit of being able to target cancerous cells while leaving healthy cells intact, thus reducing the risk of side effects associated with other treatments.
← Journal of Thyroid Cancer