Radiation safety issues regarding the cremation of the body of an I‐125 prostate implant patient
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Radiation exposure to the public is estimated if the body of an I-125 prostate implant patient is cremated. Precautions regarding the handling of cremated remains are suggested. Cremation can be performed safely at any time.
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