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i have hyperthyroidism, and my Dr wants me to take

i have hyperthyroidism, and my Dr wants me to take the radioactive iodine treatment, and i don't want to. my sister had to do that twice and still had to surgery. my dad had an allergic reaction. what is the best why to tell her i would rather have surgery. and im scared
Mon, 1 Oct 2018
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