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Will braf v600e positive papillary thyroid carcinoma change clinical course for rai?2.5cm no lymph node involvement(only checked 3) clean margins.
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Should I have radioactive iodine I recommend iodine recommend iodine no: I recommend radioiodine ablation A major goal of this treatment is to remove all thyroid tissue from your body. This will help with future treatments and prevent Second primary cancers.
Answered 1/14/2016
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