Recombinant human TSH (Thyrogen®) represents a new alternative for preparing patients for thyroid cancer treatment and allows for patients to avoid the debilitating effects of the historical method, thyroid hormone withdrawal. In order to destroy any residual normal and malignant tissue, many patients with thyroid cancer require radioactive iodine. In order to be effective, radioactive iodine must be given when levels of Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) are elevated.
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