[catman67]

This is true of most patients that have diagnostic nuclear medicine studies. In the case of Iodine, it has been going on since the 1940’s. There are state and federal regulations in place to ensure that the public is well protected.

The amount of radioisotope used is relatively small and poses no significant public risk.

[listenhillary]

Pretty much a useless congressional investigation.

Don’t they have anything better to do? I’m surprised they haven’t had a few more investigations of people getting burned when they touch hot stoves.

[armymarinemom]

This is true of most patients that have diagnostic nuclear medicine studies. In the case of Iodine, it has been going on since the 1940’s. There are state and federal regulations in place to ensure that the public is well protected. The amount of radioisotope used is relatively small and poses no significant public risk.

Iodine 123 for testing is not Iodine 131 for treatment. They are talking about patients not following instructions to avoid public transportation and small children. The dose used to kill off thyroid tissue in cancer patients "radioactive ablation" does pose a risk to others and does contaminate linens and trash.

[goat granny]

People are getting silly. My son had to go to Canada for his job. He got stopped at the border because he set off alarms about radioactive sources. He had a test and thallium /sp still in his system set off the alarm....but the officials equipment knew what the item was and ask him if he had any medical tests lately....They knew what test he had by the readings. Just checked him as a precaution.

Fearful people will try and stop all testing, because they are IDIOTS..