Radioiodine Treatment of Thyroid Cancer

[Stan Harts <hartss@UNCWIL.EDU>]

I recall a few listings regarding the safety of thyroid cancer 
patients undergoing radioiodine treatments being released from the 
hospital.  These postings included discussions of exposures to hotel 
workers and family members.  I have had a question posed to me about 
potiental exposure of a 8 month old infant who's mother is recieving 
radioiodine.  Her physician is sending her home to care for the 
infant immediately after the treatment.  Fortunately she is not 
breast feeding so that is not a concern.  Summaries of the discussion 
or opinons would be greatly appreciated. 
Stan H. Harts
Environmental Safety Manager
University of North Carolina at Wilmington
601 South College Road
Wilmington, NC 28403-3297
E-Mail:   Hartss@uncwil.edu
Phone:    (910) 962-7017
Fax:      (910) 962-4014