I-131 radiotherapy is a treatment for hyperthyroidism and thyroid cancer. For thyroid cancer, I-131 radiotherapy follows surgery to remove the thyroid and is used to destroy any remaining cancerous or healthy thyroid tissue.
Treatment/Procedure: I-131 Radiotherapy
Areas of Expertise for I-131 Radiotherapy
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Nuclear Medicine (Part of Radiology)
Nuclear medicine is a specialized area of medical imaging that uses small amounts of radioactive materials to diagnose and and treat various diseases.