• Is nuclear medicine effective as a cancer treatment?

Can I opt for nuclear medicine to treat my thyroid cancer? What are the side effects?

1 Answer

  • Radiation Oncologist
  • Kissimmee, FL

For thyroid cancer, you need surgery to removal the primary tumor and neck nodes. Radioactive will be used if there is a residual tumor or external beam to the neck if the tumor is large. Main side effect is a low blood count.

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