The dose of RAI is given by mouth, usually in a pill. One week after receiving the dose, a whole body scan will be performed to show where the iodine collects in the body. Uptake is normally seen in the salivary glands, gastrointestinal tract, and urinary bladder. Normal uptake may also be seen in the liver. Seeing these areas light up on scan does NOT mean that thyroid cancer has spread to these organs.
The dose of RAI is given by mouth, usually in a pill. One week
after receiving the dose, a whole body scan will be performed to
show where the iodine collects in the body. Uptake is normally seen
in the salivary glands, gastrointestinal...
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The dose of RAI is given by mouth, usually in a pill. One week after receiving the dose, a whole body scan will be performed to show where the iodine collects in the body. Uptake is normally seen in the salivary glands, gastrointestinal tract, and urinary bladder. Normal uptake may also be seen in the liver. Seeing these areas light up on scan does NOT mean that thyroid cancer has spread to these organs.The dose of RAI is given by mouth, usually in a pill. One week after receiving the dose, a whole body scan will be performed to show where the iodine collects in the body. Uptake is normally seen in the salivary glands, gastrointestinal... More