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How effective is radioactive iodine treatment for thyroid cancer?

My friend will have radioactive iodine treatment for thyroid cancer. How effective is radioactive iodine treatment?

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Radioactive iodine treatment is generally highly effective for eliminating remaining thyroid tissue and destroying cancer cells in certain types of thyroid cancer, such as papillary and follicular thyroid cancer. To learn more, connect with me at drjeromepuryear.com. Thank you!
It depends on the type of thyroid cancer, it is a good question for the doctor that is taking care of your friend.
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