A patient being treated for thyroid cancer is to receive a dose of iodine-131. The typical dose is 4.1 μCi/kg of body weight. How
a. Many days will it take for the iodine-131 to reach maximum effectiveness?
b. Will the dose be adjusted based on the patient's age?
c. Can the patient's response to treatment be monitored?
d. Will the treatment affect the patient's hormone levels?