Sentences with phrase «receive radioactive iodine therapy»

Surgery may be a good option for cats who can not tolerate methimazole treatment, and who for medical or financial reason are not able to receive radioactive iodine therapy.

For instance, Grave's disease patients (caused by hyperthyroidism) may receive radioactive iodine therapy, resulting in the destruction or impairment of some, or even all of existing thyroid tissue.