“How long is radiotherapy for thyroid cancer?”
My friend will have radiotherapy for thyroid cancer. How long is radiotherapy for thyroid cancer?
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The duration of radiotherapy for thyroid cancer can range from a few days to a few weeks, depending on the type and stage of the cancer, as well as the individual treatment plan. To learn more, connect with me at drjeromepuryear.com. Thank you!
It is usually 1 dose of radioactive iodine
Hello,
You have a friend who will receive radiotherapy for thyroid cancer and you are asking about the duration of the radiotherapy. This is very difficult question to answer without further information.
Most thyroid cancers are surgically removed. Radioactive iodine is often used post-operatively for cancer staging. If the cancer is found to have metastases the treatment then depends on the location of the tumors. This is a single administration of the agent followed by scans.
You have a friend who will receive radiotherapy for thyroid cancer and you are asking about the duration of the radiotherapy. This is very difficult question to answer without further information.
Most thyroid cancers are surgically removed. Radioactive iodine is often used post-operatively for cancer staging. If the cancer is found to have metastases the treatment then depends on the location of the tumors. This is a single administration of the agent followed by scans.
Usually it is given in a day orally. Then usually there is some distance from others for a week
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