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Can the i-123 whole body scan tell also if thyroid cells(cancerous & noncancerous) will uptake the i-131 during the rai treatment?(pap thyroid cancer)
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No it will not: No it will not tell if thyroid cells will uptake the i-131 during the rai treatment.
Answered 1/3/2014
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Yes.: All iodine is the same as far as the thyroid is concerned. If it takes up i-123 it will take up i-131.
Answered 1/3/2014
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