2006-07-27 12:39:21 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
this is used as a treatment for prostate cancer
2006-07-27 12:46:52 · update #1
this is used as a treatment for prostate cancer
2006-07-27 12:51:35 · update #2
I had radioactive idodine therapy for Thyroid cancer... It was in pill form, and also was in a lead box. I received it by way of mouth, and it was a small pill. I was quarantened for several days, so that I would not give off radiation to other people.. I am not sure if this is what you are refering to or not.
Here is a link to my Cancer Diaries.. I have written about the procedure in these diaries, in detail..http://www.epinions.com/content_2771624068 4 year survivor
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PS. I just found this on the net..your question piqued my interest:
"radioactive iodine (RAY-dee-o-AK-tiv EYE-uh-dine) A radioactive form of iodine, often used for imaging tests or as a treatment for thyroid cancer and certain other cancers. For imaging tests, the patient takes a small dose of radioactive iodine that collects in thyroid cells and certain kinds of tumors and can be detected by a scanner. For treatment of thyroid cancer, the patient takes a large dose of radioactive iodine, which kills thyroid cells. Radioactive iodine is also used in internal radiation therapy for prostate cancer, intraocular (eye) melanoma, and carcinoid tumors. The radioactive iodine is given by infusion or sealed in seeds, which are placed in or near the tumor to kill cancer cells."
2006-07-29 15:31:24 · answer #1 · answered by barbaradjt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My grandmother had it done. She was 85 and had uterine cancer. Docs said she was too old and feeble to withstand the surgery and this should kill the cells. She had to be in a room by herself. The doc brought the "seeds" in the room in a box, I assume lead, and then we had to leave. They inserted them vaginally. My grandmother said they were on a string like pearls. This was 35 years ago so I imagine things have changed. I cant remember how long they left them there. It was hours. She went home the next day. She died at 100 so I guess it was a good thing. m
2006-07-27 19:51:00 · answer #2 · answered by Mache 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if you have looked into alternatives.
The information on my page might be helpful to you or someone you know.
2006-07-31 16:39:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋