Medical Center in Solingen
Ralf Buhl
At Städtisches Klinikum Solingen radioactive iodine therapy is conducted in the Cancer Department. This procedure is used to treat thyroid cancer.
Radioiodine therapy is an effective time-proven way of eliminating malignant agents. The thyroid accumulates radioactive iodine isotopes which then destroy cancerous tissues. Correctly calculated medicine quantity does not cause harm to patient’s health.
Individuals that underwent the procedure might be required to stay in a radio-isolated room for up to 1 week, based on their iodine intake. The exposure to radiation leaves no long-term consequences for health.