Radioactive Iodine (RAI) Guide: What is It Do You Need It?
01/10/2021 · Radioactive iodine (often abbreviated RAI) is a therapy used to treat hyperthyroidism and thyroid cancer. In this procedure, you are intentionally given Iodide, I131, which emits radiation. Your body then takes up this radioactive iodine into your thyroid gland where the radiation proceeds to destroy thyroid gland tissue.
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