- - Re: TC Radiation Rules from my Drs Long Island NY

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SheScrapsHeDrives wrote:

> ...I think much of my stress, fear and frustrations about my upcoming

treatment stems from the fact that it feels as if I have not heard or read the

same thing twice in regards to the isolation precautions. One would assume that

there would be a set list of precautions for all patients receiving a specified

dose of radioiodine...but that does not seem to be the case.

Hi, -

I agree that inconsistencies and conflicting advice are extremely stressful, and

it's all exacerbated by the emotional stress of dealing with cancer, compounded

by being hypo and concern for our families and loved ones.

I agree with you; it would seem like a no brainer for someone, somewhere, to

come up with a set of specific precautions necessary for specific levels of RAI

ingestion. I'm not sure why it's not the case (although I do have some nasty

theories).

Fortunately, we have the advice and guidance of Ian and the doctors, who can

help us sort out our own requirements. I'm sure that the precautions I take

after an RAI treatment would be considered by most to be overkill, but since I

can't see, smell, taste or feel the radiation, I feel more comfortable being

more conservative.

good luck to us all -

NYC