The isotope of Iodine-131 is used in the treatment of:
Correct answer: D. Thyroid cancer
- A. Blood cancer
- B. Bone cancer
- C. Lung tumour
- D. Thyroid cancer
Explanation
Thyroid glands absorb nearly all of the iodine in your body. Because of this, radioactive iodine 'I-131' can be used to treat thyroid cancer. Where the radiation can destroy the thyroid gland and any other thyroid cells (including cancer cells) that take up iodine, with little effect on the rest of your body.
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