What type of radiation is used for thyroid cancer?

I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer and will have radiotherapy. What type of radiation is used for thyroid cancer?

Radioactive iodine therapy is used for the treatment of thyroid cancer. To learn more, connect with me at drjeromepuryear.com. Thank you!

Iodine 131 which is taken as a pill. The thyroid gland picks up the Iodine which emits Beta radiation and ablates the thyroid gland.

It depends on the type of thyroid cancer that you have.