Therapy using unsealed radioactive sources includes treatment of the thyroid (hyperthyroidism and thyroid cancer) using radioactive iodine, pain palliation of bone metastasis using radioactive bone seeking agents and others. Research is under way to develop new radiopharmaceuticals to treat different tumours. This section provides you with the information about basic safety considerations for both general and specific therapy.
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