Radioactive iodine therapy was linked to an increased risk for melanoma ... cancer diagnosis after primary thyroid cancer diagnosis in relation to the type of radiation treatment patients received.

Here are some ways to minimize radiation risks to other people (and pets) after you have had RAI treatment: Stay at least six feet ... but if you are receiving a particularly high dosage of iodine 131 ...

Computerized tomography scan. Patient developed radiation parotitis (right) 10 months after treatment with radioactive iodine. Note increased right parotid density (P), particularly when compared ...

Recent and ongoing approaches to the management of radiation-induced ... due to mucosal resorption of iodine. Clinical efficacy has been confirmed in the treatment of aphthous ulcers in Behcet's ...

Noah S. Kalman, MD, MBA, highlighted advancements in thyroid cancer treatment, emphasizing personalized therapies, molecular ...

Treatments for prostate cancer range from watchful waiting (closely monitoring the condition without giving treatment) to surgery. Radiation therapy (radiotherapy) is often used as a first-line ...

Some early research shows that certain iodine supplements could be a helpful tool in breast cancer treatment. A very small study found that when they were taken before surgery and chemotherapy ...

Side effects can vary, depending on the kind of radiation therapy you have and your response to it. Knowing what to expect and potential side effects can help you prepare for treatment.

For cancer patients who require radiation therapy, permanent tattoos have long been necessary to help doctors accurately target and deliver treatment. While seemingly insignificant, these ...

New cancer trial is a ‘lifeline’, says 62-year-old Paul Read who would’ve had less than a year to live due to aggressive ...