Radioactive Iodine is showing successful as a treatment for thyroid cancer:
"Radioactive Iodine treatment is used to destroy thyroid tissue when certain thyroid conditions or diseases are present. If you have thyroid cancer, Graves Disease, Hashitoxicosis, or any thyroid problem causing hyperthyroidism that is not easily controlled with medication, your doctor may recommend Radioactive Iodine treatment.
What is Radioactive Iodine Treatment?
A small dose of Radioactive Iodine (I-131, an isotope of iodine) is given to you as a pill or in liquid form. Once swallowed, the Radioactive Iodine goes into the blood stream through your digestive system and is then absorbed and concentrated by your thyroid. Your thyroid naturally wants to absorb any iodine present in your body. Since your thyroid wants to absorb as much of this radioactive iodine as possible, the rest of your body is exposed to very little radiation. "
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