Abstract

JESUS, Cristiana; ALMEIDA, Anabela  and  CARDOSO, Pedro. CARE FOR THE PERSON SUBMITTED TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF IODO131 AS THERAPEUTIC IN THYROID TUMORS. Revista Onconews [online]. 2022, n.44, pp.12-17.  Epub July 10, 2022. ISSN 1646-7868.  https://doi.org/10.31877/on.2022.44.02.

With this article, it is intended to present the care to the person submitted to the administration of iodine131, as complementary therapy in thyroid tumors.

This treatment has a major role in the destruction of malignant cells that may remain after surgery, in differentiated thyroid cancers.

Due to the need for specific care that can be fundamental for the success of the treatment, the nurse has a fundamental role here in preparing the person for the same.

The nursing intervention extends to the entire treatment process and the period following it, when there is a need to maintain specific and fundamental care for the person's recovery.

Keywords : Thyroid cancer; Total thyroidectomy; Iodine¹³¹; Nursing care..

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