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Medical tests
… examination or seen on a thyroid ultrasound test or a radioactive thyroid scan. How To Prepare You may have a … examination or seen on a thyroid ultrasound test or a radioactive thyroid scan. How To Prepare You may have a …
Health topics
… 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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… When should I worry? Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas. It is given off when uranium, which …
Medications
… that has spread to bones. Radium Ra 223 dichloride is a radioactive drug. It works by building up in certain cancer … that has spread to bones. Radium Ra 223 dichloride is a radioactive drug. It works by building up in certain cancer …
Medical tests
… and are causing problems. Treat cancer of the airway using radioactive materials (brachytherapy). How To Prepare … and are causing problems. Treat cancer of the airway using radioactive materials (brachytherapy). How To Prepare …
Medical tests
… working. Dual photon absorptiometry (DPA). This test uses a radioactive substance to measure bone density. It can … working. Dual photon absorptiometry (DPA). This test uses a radioactive substance to measure bone density. It can …
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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 …
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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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… exposed to other harmful substances, including asbestos , radioactive dust, radon , or radiation such as X-rays. … exposed to other harmful substances, including asbestos , radioactive dust, radon , or radiation such as X-rays. …
