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What are the effects on dishes and other items touched by patient following radioactive iodine treatment of thyroid?
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Following radioactive iodine (RAI) treatment the Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Association, Inc. says to, "Use separate eating utensils or disposable eating utensils. Wash eating utensils separately for one week. Do not prepare food for others."
Related Website: ThyCA - Radioactive Iodine
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