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Is Sexual Activity Advisable For A Cancer Patient During Treatment?

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Posted on Fri, 15 Apr 2016
Question: 3 days ago, I took a lower dosage, I believe 30mg of radioactive iodine to finish my thyroid cancer treatment. I am wondering how long I have to have protective sex for. My wife cannot get pregnant, but am still concerned the radiation can do damage to her. Thank you for your help.
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Answered by Dr. Shehzad Topiwala (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
11 days

Detailed Answer:
Sexual contact needs to be avoided for about 11 days if you received 30 mCi dose.

However, you must call your endocrinologist or the radiation medicine specialist who administered the dose for specific instructions in your case.
Note: For more information on hormonal imbalance symptoms or unmanaged diabetes with other comorbid conditions, get back to us & Consult with an Endocrinologist. Click here to book an appointment.
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Is Sexual Activity Advisable For A Cancer Patient During Treatment?

Brief Answer: 11 days Detailed Answer: Sexual contact needs to be avoided for about 11 days if you received 30 mCi dose. However, you must call your endocrinologist or the radiation medicine specialist who administered the dose for specific instructions in your case.