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Can a wbs after radioactive iodine identify other tumors elsewhere in body? what info is determined after this scan in those with thyroid cancer?

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Dr. Edgar Mendizabal answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Only thyroid: It is aimed at detecting tumor outside the thyroid bed. If neg you are cancer free, eagle.

Answered 10/14/2013

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Dr. Chaitanya Mamillapalli answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No: Whole-body radiodine scan finds out where any remaining thyroid tissue/thyroid cancer spread, in your body after radioactive iodine treatment, and does not identify any other cancer

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Answered 1/7/2019

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A member asked:

Can a wbs after radioactive iodine identify other tumors elsewhere in body? what info is determined after this scan in those with thyroid cancer?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Edgar Mendizabal answered

Dr. Chaitanya Mamillapalli answered

Dr Singh and 2 doctors agreed

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