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Forum Post:
Jaw & Salivary gland problems
Posted by
Minnie54
Posted
over 2 years ago
Has anyone discovered any research/reliable information on the effect radioactive iodine treatment can have on the salivary glands in the medium & long term? I have had 3 lots of RAI and have a recurring swollen jaw problem - sometimes many months after treatment. I have consulted my GP, dentist...
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Re: Bit of a Wake Up Call
Posted by
goliver4
Posted
over 2 years ago
Kazzy, when I saw oncologist consultant yesterday, havingat nw year my thyroglob was zero, she actually said that the considered up to 5% to be zero, so don't know if this is of any comfort. Do they fast track your bloods on this; Iknow mine go off to Glasgow and can take a month. Easy does it~ Ol...