This is patient-specific information and should only be followed depending on the individual instructions given to you by the physician. "Path 2" Scenario: Patient had surgery but radioactive iodine treatment delayed for some reason (recent CT
with contrast within 2 month, cannot take off from work, already on synthroid,
etc) Preparation during clinic visit for "Path 2" a. Instructions to stay off synthroid/levothyroxine b. Low iodine diet instructions c. Printed synthroid script. dosing instructions d. Lab slips (pre-treatment labs only). Where to go for labs. g. Treatment and whole body scan order email to Baylor h. Schedule follow up appt Proper steps to complete Path 2: Locations: a. Houston Thyroid and Endocrine Specialists. 6624 Fannin Street. Suite 2260. Houston, TX 77030. phone 713 795 0770 b. Baylor Clinic 6620 Main Street, Suite 1275 Nuclear medicine department, Houston, TX 77030. phone 713.798.2300
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