L-131 Low Dose Remnant Thyroid Tissue Ablation Post Thyroidectomy

I-131 low-dose remnant thyroid tissue ablation post-thyroidectomy is performed after the total thyroidectomy for the removal of residual thyroid tissue. When thyroidectomy is performed to remove part of the thyroid gland for cancer removal, some thyroid tissues remain in the thyroid gland. To remove the apparent benign thyroid tissues, this radioiodine therapy is performed.

Why is I-131 low-dose remnant thyroid tissue ablation post-thyroidectomy Done?

The primary goal of this therapy is to decrease the chance of cancer recurrence. The  I-131 low-dose remnant thyroid tissue ablation post-thyroidectomy is recommended after the completion of thyroidectomy to destroy the residual thyroid tissues as well as to treat occult foci of cancer.

How is I-131 Low Dose Remnant Thyroid Tissue Ablation Post Thyroidectomy Done?

To perform the I-131 low-dose remnant thyroid tissue ablation post thyroidectomy, the radiopharmaceutical is administrated orally or in capsule form. Once administrated, it is absorbed by your body and incept the destruction of the residual thyroid tissues. The destruction of the residual tissue from the root helps in getting relief from the cancer problem.

Preparation

• Drink fluid as you normally drink and empty your bladder
• During the first trimester, it is not safe to take radioiodine therapy. So, it is advisable to give information to the doctor in the case of pregnancy.

After Care

• Maintain social distance for a few days
• Use separate utensils and cook food separately for a few days
• Avoid close contact, kissing, and hugging for  some days
• Don’t breastfeed for at least 6 weeks before the treatment therapy and don’t continue breastfeeding even after the therapy until the doctor ask you to resume.

Cost of I-131 Low Dose Remnant Thyroid Tissue Ablation Post Thyroidectomy

The cost of I-131 Low Dose Remnant Thyroid Tissue Ablation Post Thyroidectomy near me in Delhi ranges from INR 4000 to INR 15000.