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What Are The Side Effects Of Brain Tumor Radiotherapy?
Question: iodine supplement in reference to completing 6 weeks of radiation, blood work done and iodine level is normal, but, would adding a supplement aid in detoxing the body of the effects of radiation? Radiation was for treating DIPG brain tumor, he 10 yrs, 90 lbs. Also, how would this effect him, especially if levels are normal, help or hinder?
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Brief Answer:
Hello dear. Iodine is not going to help
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear. I have gone through the details.
Most troubling side effects of radiation to brain include the neurocognitive dysfunction but it is not so common. However, iodine has little if any role to offer to protect it. Moreover as iodine levels are normal, it is not going to help you. It may sometimes can cause hyperthyroidism, so you should avoid extra supplements.
Thanks and regards
Hello dear. Iodine is not going to help
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear. I have gone through the details.
Most troubling side effects of radiation to brain include the neurocognitive dysfunction but it is not so common. However, iodine has little if any role to offer to protect it. Moreover as iodine levels are normal, it is not going to help you. It may sometimes can cause hyperthyroidism, so you should avoid extra supplements.
Thanks and regards
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