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… levels. Other common causes include: Thyroid surgery. Radioactive iodine therapy. External beam radiation. This is … (This is called congenital hypothyroidism.) Learn more Radioactive Iodine Treatment Thyroid Surgery What Increases … occur within a few weeks. If you have been treated with radioactive iodine therapy, hypothyroidism may develop …
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… Hyperthyroidism: Should I Use Antithyroid Medicine or Radioactive Iodine? Hysterectomy and Oophorectomy: Should I … Hyperthyroidism: Should I Use Antithyroid Medicine or Radioactive Iodine? Hysterectomy and Oophorectomy: Should I …
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… Cancer Radiation Treatment for Cancer Radical Prostatectomy Radioactive Iodine Treatment Reducing Cancer Risk When You … Test Prostate Biopsy Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test Radioactive Iodine Uptake Test Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy … Cancer Radiation Treatment for Cancer Radical Prostatectomy Radioactive Iodine Treatment Reducing Cancer Risk When You …
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… above eliminates heavy metals, salts, chemicals, or radioactive dust or dirt (fallout) from water. Many of these … above eliminates heavy metals, salts, chemicals, or radioactive dust or dirt (fallout) from water. Many of these …
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… test, some blood is taken from you, and a small amount of radioactive material called technetium is added to the … test, some blood is taken from you, and a small amount of radioactive material called technetium is added to the …
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… This test can show how quickly food leaves your stomach. A radioactive substance is included in a solid meal that you … This test can show how quickly food leaves your stomach. A radioactive substance is included in a solid meal that you …
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… (brachytherapy). This is done with tiny seeds that contain radioactive material. The doctor uses needles to insert the … (brachytherapy). This is done with tiny seeds that contain radioactive material. The doctor uses needles to insert the …
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… What is radon? Radon is a radioactive gas that causes cancer. Radon is found in rock, … our content . … What is radon? Radon is a radioactive gas that causes cancer. Radon is found in rock, …
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… treatments These may include: Medicines that contain a radioactive substance. An example is radium-223. The … treatments These may include: Medicines that contain a radioactive substance. An example is radium-223. The …
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… radiation therapy). For internal radiation, a doctor places radioactive material into the prostate. It takes time—maybe … radiation therapy). For internal radiation, a doctor places radioactive material into the prostate. It takes time—maybe … radiation therapy). For internal radiation, a doctor places radioactive material into the prostate. It takes time—maybe …
