Bleeding after thyroid cancer radiation treatment

Hi, 

Following might gross some people out

I had my radioactive iodine tablet yesterday, all was good, felt queasy. No other side effects. However this morning when I went to the loo and when I wiped I noticed I'm bleeding with quite a bit of tissue in every wipe. I've already had my period too. Is this normal? 

  • Hello and thank you for your post.

    I am sorry to hear you are having cancer treatment.

    I am afraid I do not why you have this bleeding, it might possibly be a side effect of the radioactive iodine tablet but to be honest I really can't be sure. So the best thing to do is to let your specialist care team know, you may have been given a number to call. If not contact your clinical nurse specialist.

    I hope you will be okay. Please get back to us if you need any more information or support.  You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline.  The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

    Take care,

    Caroline