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What radioactive isotope is used to target thyroid cancer?1) cobalt2) carbon3) iodine4) polonium

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The Iodine radioactive element I-131 is used to treat the thyroid cancer because it emits the radiations that are used for the medical purpose. It helps to destroy the thyroid gland's cells which is helpful to teat the thyroid cancer.

Thus, the Iodine is the correct radioactive isotope that is used to target Thyroid cancer.

Hence, option 3 is the correct answer.

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