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Anyar
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 Posted: Sun Oct 04, 2009 5:29 pm Post subject: Need Help Understanding RAI (Thyroid Cancer) |
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I was recently diagnosed with Papillary Carcinoma, with surgery scheduled for Nov 5th. I just started reading about RAI, and it's has truly freightened me. As such, I have grave concern about going on RAI because my 76 y/o mother lives in the house with me:
If there is anyone that can help shed some light on this, I would truly appreciate it:
1. How long after surgery do you start RAI?
2. When on RAI are you hospitalized, and for how long?
3. How long are you radioactive?
4. When can I be around family members in the household?
5. If limited being around others, how do I share the same bathroom?
6. Once free of RAI, how do I clean my bedroom and bathroom?
7. When not on Thyroid meds (during RAI) how are you suppose to feel? Tired, crazy, sluggish, etc.)
I hope these questions aren't too terribly crazy, but I have a tremendous concern about being around my mother and trying to help her.
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| Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2009 2:23 pm Post subject: Re: Need Help Understanding RAI (Thyroid Cancer) |
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http://www.mythyroid.com/radioactiveiodinecancer.html
this is to help you answering your question.
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Anyar
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| Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2009 5:19 pm Post subject: Re: Need Help Understanding RAI (Thyroid Cancer) |
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[b]Brainman [/b]- Thanks for the kind words. My surgery is not scheduled until Nov 5th, but I'm definitely looking forward to when it is all over.
[b]Havefaith [/b]- As usual, you are a wealth of information and I truly appreciate the feedback. I will take a look at the site when I have a chance, particularily as it relates to the Low Iodine Diet.[/b]
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| Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2009 1:51 pm Post subject: Re: Need Help Understanding RAI (Thyroid Cancer) |
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Sorry I didnt' respond sooner as I've been out of town.
But Brainman, I appreciate all the prayers you have whether it's today, tomorrow or on Nov 5th! LOL
Thank you so much.
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. I hope surgery goes well for you today. You are in my thoughts and prayers.