Hyperthyroidism
An option for selected patients, including those with Graves’ disease or an overactive nodule.
Radioiodine Therapy
Radioiodine Therapy in Gurugram.
Targeted ¹³¹I treatment for the thyroid.
Radioiodine (¹³¹I) therapy for an overactive thyroid and for differentiated thyroid cancer, planned and followed up by a nuclear medicine physician.
With Dr. Noaline Sinha, Nuclear Medicine & Radiotheranostics.
Artemis Hospital, Sector 51, Gurugram
About Radioiodine Therapy
Treatment that followsthyroid tissue.
Thyroid cells take up iodine from the blood. Radioiodine uses this: a radioactive form of iodine (¹³¹I) is taken up by thyroid tissue and delivers radiation to it, with limited effect on most other parts of the body.
Overactive thyroid
¹³¹I therapy is used in selected patients with hyperthyroidism to reduce the activity of the thyroid gland.
Differentiated thyroid cancer
¹³¹I therapy may be used after surgery in selected patients to treat remaining thyroid tissue or disease that takes up iodine.
Whether radioiodine is suitable is decided after clinical evaluation, together with your referring team.
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Therapies Included
Therapies offered.
Suitability is assessed for each patient after evaluation. This list is provided for patients and for referring clinicians.
Radioiodine Therapy
2 therapies
- ¹³¹I Therapy for Hyperthyroidism
- ¹³¹I Therapy for Differentiated Thyroid Carcinoma
When It May Help
Supporting treatment of the thyroid.
Your doctor recommends treatment based on your diagnosis and clinical needs.
After thyroid cancer surgery
May be used in selected patients to treat remaining thyroid tissue or iodine-taking disease.
Planning with diagnostic scans
Scans and blood tests help decide whether radioiodine is suitable and how it is planned.
Follow-up care
Response is reviewed over time, in coordination with your endocrinologist or oncologist.
Your Visit, Step by Step
Know what to expect. Feel more prepared.
How your radioiodine therapy is planned, given and followed up.
- 01
Evaluation
The team reviews your reports, history and treatment so far.
- 02
Diagnostic scan
A scan may be needed to confirm that the therapy is suitable.
- 03
Planning & therapy
The treatment is planned and given, with safety guidance for afterwards.
- 04
Follow-up
Your response is reviewed and next steps are shared with your doctor.
The exact process depends on your condition and the therapy planned.
Before Your Visit
Preparing for your visit.Simple steps.
What to discuss with the team
Your reports & referral
Bring thyroid function tests, ultrasound, scan and, if relevant, surgery and pathology reports.
Thyroid medicines
The team will tell you whether antithyroid medicines or thyroid hormone need to be adjusted before treatment. Do not change any on your own.
Iodine exposure
You may be asked to follow a low-iodine diet and to avoid iodine-containing contrast and supplements beforehand. The team will explain what applies.
Radiation safety planning
Depending on the treatment, you may need to stay in a dedicated room for a short period or follow precautions at home. The team will explain this in advance.
Pregnancy, breastfeeding & allergies
Let the team know before your appointment.
Guidance tailored to you
Preparation varies by therapy and by patient. Contact the team if you are unsure about any instruction.
For Referring Clinicians
Referring a patient for therapy.
A short guide for referring doctors.
- 1
What to include
The diagnosis, histology, treatment history, recent blood reports and previous imaging, so suitability can be assessed.
- 2
Evaluation first
Therapy is considered only after a clinical review and, where needed, a diagnostic scan to confirm that it is appropriate.
- 3
Coordinated care
Treatment is planned with the referring team, and follow-up findings are shared with you.
- 4
Discussing a case first
Call or write before referring if you would like to discuss suitability or timing.
Questions before you refer? Contact Dr. Sinha directly.
Your consultant
ConsultDr. Noaline Sinha.
Chairperson of the Department of Nuclear Medicine & Radiotheranostics, with over 25 years in molecular imaging and radionuclide therapy.
Experience
Over 25 years in nuclear medicine, leading the Department of Nuclear Medicine & Radiotheranostics.
Radiation safety
Certified Radiation Safety Officer (RSO-II) by the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board.
Collaborative practice
Works alongside referring and treating clinicians on every case.
Dr. Noaline Sinha
Chairperson, Nuclear Medicine & Radiotheranostics
FAQs
Common questionsabout radioiodine therapy.
Answers to questions patients and families often ask before radioiodine treatment.
Still have questions?Speak to our team for guidance before your visit.
It is usually taken by mouth as a capsule or a liquid. The team will explain exactly how it will be given for your treatment.
For a period after treatment your body will contain some radioactivity, so you will be given written guidance, particularly about close contact with children and pregnant women. The team will explain what applies to you.
No. Pregnancy must be ruled out before treatment and breastfeeding needs to be stopped. The team will also advise how long pregnancy should be avoided afterwards.
Response is reviewed during follow-up with blood tests and, where needed, scans. The timing depends on the reason for treatment.
This depends on the dose and your work, and the team will advise you based on the precautions that apply to you.
More Services
Explore our other services.
Imaging and therapy services offered by the department.
- Oncology & Molecular Imaging
Neurological PET-CT
Cardiac PET-CT
Infection, Inflammation & Skeletal Imaging- Cardiac Nuclear Medicine
- Neurological Imaging
Skeletal Imaging
Renal & Genitourinary Imaging
Hepatobiliary & Gastrointestinal Imaging- Endocrine Imaging
- Pulmonary Imaging
- Infection, Lymphatic & Other Imaging
Peptide Receptor Radionuclide Therapy (PRRT)
Prostate Cancer Theranostics
Other Targeted Radionuclide Therapies
Therapy Planning, Imaging & Dosimetry
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