Side Effects of Radioactive Iodine | UCLA Endocrine Center

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For patients with thyroid cancer who have had surgery, radioactive iodine (RAI) treatment can help destroy remaining cancer cells. Common side effects of RAI include dry mouth, swelling and tenderness of the salivary gland, and temporary changes in taste. Other side effects include dry eyes and temporary fertility issues. These should resolve over time, says endocrine surgeon Masha Livhits, MD.
Some patients wonder if they can get another cancer, such as leukemia, from the radioactive iodine treatments. Most studies have found less than a one percent chance of developing another cancer from the RAI.
Each patient should work with their health care team to determine the risks and benefits of having radioactive iodine treatment. Discuss any concerns or questions you have with your provider - they are here to help you make the best treatment decisions possible.
Learn more about thyroid cancer treatment, including radioiodine ablation: www.uclahealth.org/medical-se...

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@weewhorobin8202 Ай бұрын

I had radioactive iodine back in 1984 for cancer of my thyroid. Only thing I’ve ever had was sarcoidosis in my lungs for a year. Doing just fine 😊

@melodyliegman3832 Ай бұрын

I had Graves’ disease. Also back problems. My chiropractor wanted X-rays and when X-rays came back, he wanted more X-rays as they found a large mass in my chest. Long story but my thyroid grew a massive goitre on the back side of thyroid gland and was so heavy it dropped into my chest cavity.i went to see a neck and throat surgeon. He took out the mass. I thought that was the end of the story. Was put on thyroid meds. Everything seemed fine , but about 8 years later I got very jittery and my heart rate was high. My family doctor took me off synthroid. Then back to my surgeon. Found out then that there was pieces left behind. One is by my heart. He thought would be a tricky surgery. Was sent to an endocrinologist. She decided to try radioactive iodine to kill the little monster. Had 2 rounds of radioactive iodine, but there was no change to my thyroid levels. Tomorrow I go for an injection of radioactive iodine then the next day will go for a scan. My fingers and toes are crossed that this time my thyroid will destroyed. Has anyone ever heard of such a case?

@rahaparsa5733 Жыл бұрын

Is there any treatment for radioactive iodine-induced sialadenitis?

@rarestorieschannel4715 Жыл бұрын

is it possible that after RAI lump will exist?

@meriled2800 11 ай бұрын

can we use this treatment for a goiter that did not change to cancer??

@V9N007 3 ай бұрын

Nope doctors didn't recommend for me hahah I got the same doubt 3years back and asked a thyroid doctor

@svetlanaivnitskaya3504 9 ай бұрын

Can men get their sexual health back after RAI for Hyperthyroidism?

@torqking628 Жыл бұрын

radioactive iodine for men i can still give birth ?

@st.lawrence_pupil Жыл бұрын

Lol w.t.f

@babubabu-zw2yi Жыл бұрын

Madam, I am from India - Bangalore. I had twice Radio Iodine treatment for hyperthyriod. My doctor didn't explain me the consequences after complete thyroid gland ablation. Does Radio Iodine ablation is a permanent damage? Or Cells will regrow in thyriod gland? Please advise

@helennguyen5557 Жыл бұрын

It depends on how much the radio iodine destroyed. It is permanent, your cells won’t regrow. Once your thyroid is destroy, it’s gone forever and since it’s gone. You would be taking levy and other medications (you would become hypo after RAI) which is hormone replacement which your body would need since you no longer have thyroid to help produce hormones naturally. There is still a small chance that RAI didn’t completely destroy the rest of your thyroid, but the main goal is to prevent your hyperthyroid from growing back.

@denny8300 Ай бұрын

Hey I will be going to India soon for thyroid treatment? Do you recommend the RAI treatment?