Radioactive Iodine Treatment for Thyroid Cancer

Iodine exists in several forms, including some that emit radiation. Some of these radioactive iodines are used for imaging; others are used for treatment.

A targeted form of radioactive iodine is an effective treatment option for various stages of thyroid cancers and for some benign thyroid conditions like thyroid nodules or Grave’s disease.

Radioactive iodine works by carrying radiation directly to the diseased cells to kill them.

Radioactive iodine therapy is an effective treatment option for benign conditions such as Graves disease, thyroid nodules, or multinodular goiter, and for thyroid cancers at various stages.