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I had full thyroid taken out they have talked about a scan and radioactive iodine treatment it has been 14 weeks i think this is a long ?

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Dr. Quang Nguyen answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Not too long: 14 weeks out is not too long but you should be able to get the treatment now. Call your doctor to reevaluate the treatment options.

Answered 10/10/2012

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