Last Updated on September 16, 2023 by Mitch Rezman Should a patient receive radiation therapy be separated from his pet bird?  Christy Writes:  My husband will be receiving radioactive iodine therapy for thyroid cancer soon. He is not supposed to get within 5 feet of any human for a week.  How long would you suggest … Continue reading Should Iodine Radiation Therapy Separate Me From My Bird?