Get it here. Unless you receive a very small dose of RAI, you will likely be required to remain in the hospital for a few days after receiving your dose. Here is a sample of an informational brochure. Please note that your hospital may have different procedures and guidelines. As your doctor will have explained to you, you will be receiving radioactive iodine as your treatment.
Radioactive iodine decreases the function of thyroid cells and inhibits their ability to grow.
It is given to you in pill form and goes directly to the thyroid gland where it is absorbed by the thyroid tissue. Most of the radioactive iodine will be received by your thyroid gland. Any radioactive iodine not collected by the thyroid gland will be eliminated during the first two days through urine, feces, saliva and sweat. The following steps listed below will help assure that the excreted radiation from your body does not contaminate the environment or cause harm to other people. After the doctor has given you your treatment you are requested to remain in your room with the door closed until you are released from isolation by the radiation safety officer.