Coverage dated October 5, 2026

Worried about radioactive iodine after thyroid surgery? A doctor says don't cancel — here's why

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A physician says the procedure has a very high cure rate when combined with surgery for most thyroid cancer types.

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MLive
Scared of radioactive iodine after thyroid surgery? A doctor explains why you shouldn't cancel (opens MLive)
Published Oct 5, 2026
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The radiation targets thyroid cancer cells specifically, posing minimal danger to the heart and stomach.
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Worried about radioactive iodine after thyroid surgery? A doctor says don't cancel — here's why (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Published Oct 5, 2026
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A physician says the procedure has a very high cure rate when combined with surgery for most thyroid cancer types.
NJ.com / Star-Ledger
Worried about radioactive thyroid treatment? Here's why doctors say don't cancel it (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)
Published Oct 5, 2026
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Some cancer mutations can block iodine uptake, but the majority of thyroid cancer cases have a high cure rate with combination treatment.