Is radio active iodine safe for thyroid cancer?

Question

After thyroidectomy, doctor advises to go for radio active iodine therapy. Basically not sure whether he has really cancer or doctors and labs made it up for money. When being cheated this way how can we assure to take leaga action about this kind of cheating!

Answer 1

Don't mess with this kind of business. Would you want him to die, and because you weren't sure whether you should believe the doc? Why not get a second opinion? And, a third if needed. Don't mention the surgery/cancer to someone else, if you can, and see what the outcome is.
In case you're interested, here's some information about myself. Also, below are some links, including excellent sites about thyroid cancer & more.
I have low thyroid. I have had it for 10 years. I came about after I had my second child. Most people can do well, but myself, if I even miss a day or two, I get super tired, and VERY cranky. My body literally ate up my thyroid...it's almost non-existent. I am on 300mg of levoxyrothin.
If you have low thyroid...here's a great question to answer: Can you see the floor of your house? That was what was asked of me at one point, and to my amazement, the answer was no!
Anyway, the signs are:fatigue and lack of energy. Women suffering from underactive thyroid experience heavier menstrual periods. Sluggishness and forgetfulness are symptoms of underactive thyroid problem. Other symptoms of this thyroid disorder are dry skin and hair and constipation.
If you have high thyroid, or an overactive one, the signs are: increased body metabolism. This is followed by weight loss and excessive warmth and sweating. Persons suffering from overactive thyroid experience trembling hands, irritability and rapid heartbeat or palpitations. Women with overactive thyroid or hyperthyroidism may experience shorter or lighter menstrual periods.
I take medication, and sadly will have to take 1 pill everyday for the rest of my life. There's a blood check that they will do to see if you have low or high. I hope i've helped you!!

Answer 2

Normally, the thyroid gland takes up iodine circulating in the blood and requires it to function. Radioactive iodine is commonly given to people who have too much thyroid function so as to kill off some of the thyroid tissue and return thereby its function to normal levels. It can also be used in some forms of thyroid cancer instead of surgery.

If he has had a thyroidectomy, there is no thyroid to take up the iodine. So it is useless at best. Unless they mean that they only took some of the thyroid for diagnostic purposes. In that case, he probably was diagnosed correctly and in that case, it is better to go for the non-surgical radioactive iodine solution.

Legal action is not advised unless you can prove that he was harmed - bad advice not acted on is not enough to bring an action.

If he is harmed by not acting on good advice, you have no complaint to bring. It is very common for people and their families to go into denial about having cancer.

So find out from your doctor exactly what the status of his thyroid is and have him explain why he wants the radioactive iodine treatment.

Generally, it would be better to be without a healthy thyroid than to have one with cancer.

Answer 3

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Many people with hypothyroidism experience crippling fatigue and brain fog, which prompts reaching for non-nutritional forms of energy like sugar and caffeine. I’ve dubbed these rascals the terrible twosome, as they can burn out your thyroid (and destabilize blood sugar).

1. Just say no to the dietary bungee cord. Greatly reduce or eliminate caffeine and sugar, including refined carbohydrates like flour, which the body treats like sugar. Make grain-based carbohydrates lesser of a focus, eating non-starchy vegetables to your heart’s content.

2. Up the protein. Protein transports thyroid hormone to all your tissues and enjoying it at each meal can help normalize thyroid function. Proteins include nuts and nut butters; quinoa; hormone- and antibiotic-free animal products (organic, grass-fed meats, eggs, and sustainably-farmed fish); and legumes.

Answer 4

i think that the doctor wants to make sure that your thyroid is dead,i never liked this term myself,hence i still have to take meds to slow my thyroid down.best of luck to you.also have you doctor to explain just what are the benefits of this treatment.