Cancer types
Thyroid cancer
Thyroid cancer
The role of radioactive iodine differs by cancer type.
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Understanding the cancer
Types include papillary, follicular, medullary and anaplastic cancers.[1]
Before choosing treatment
Review histology, stage and genetic test results when indicated.[1]
How treatment is planned
Surgery is central; selected cases need radioiodine, hormones or targeted therapy. Radioiodine is not used for medullary cancer.[1]
Questions for your care team
- Is radioactive iodine relevant to my histologic type?
Sources and scope
Source documents are in English.
General information based on official public sources. This is not a complete list of uses or side effects. Individual treatment decisions require your care team and current source documents. US-source uses do not establish local approval or reimbursement.