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Thyroid scan

My family doctors sent me to have another thyroid scan on friday and she called me today and wanted me to make an appointment with my surgeon asap. I go tomorrow. My question is can they tell if the cancer is back thru the scan?
Thanks, Donna
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no I've didnt have any RAI I  can not have anything to do with Iodine. The term they called it was residual tissue. I dont know what this means but I guess I will see on Friday.Thanks for you well wishes.
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Did you have an RAI before? I hope all the best for you. Hang in there.
God Bless.  
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