: Re: Deb - Re: Thyroid stunning

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Thanks for the reply ,

The plan the endo gave was 2-4 mci, given on a Friday, then scan on Tuesday and

admit/give " blaster dose " . Does that amount of time seem reasonable?

Deb

Deb - Re: Thyroid stunning

Hi, Deb -

You seem to have read all the archived letters correctly, or at least you've

interpreted them the same way I have.

Because you may well have some remaining healthy tissue, stunning remains a

concern, but I wouldn't forego the pretreatment scan. I would, however, leave

a few days in between the scan and the treatment, in order to allow the the scan

dose to leave your system, reducing the chance of stunning. I would also be

sure that the scan dose is no more than 4 mCi.

OTOH, I'm sure you read Dr. 's letter where he says that his current

protocol is to scan with a 1 mCi dose, and treat the same day, which may be a

happy compromise for you (msg #28871).

NYC

Tom and Debbie Parnacott wrote:

> Hi pals,

> OK, my plan until recently was to go hypo and have scan, then go directly

for RAI. But someone suggested that the tracer dose given can stun thyroid

tissue, making RAI less effective. I've found archives....but need some

feedback.

>

> I'm wondering if I should have the scan. I know I am definately having RAI.

What we don't know is if this is for a remnant not destroyed by my walking dose

of RAI two years ago, or if I have recurrance and/or mets. (remember, I'm the

no scan lady) The archives are varied in opinion, but seem to suggest stunning

most occurs in remant tissue ablations. (or I may have misread)

> I'd like for this to be my last RAI, thank you very much, so I'm trying to

be as thorough as possible.

> All opinions welcome!

> Deb