title: Radiation safety issues regarding the cremation of the body of an I-125 prostate implant patient.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: MPCS, Ryerson University, 350 Victoria Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2K3.
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Que
mesh_terms: D001918:Brachytherapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004781:Environmental Exposure; D006207:Half-Life; D006801:Humans; D007457:Iodine Radioisotopes / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008297:Male; D009027:Mortuary Practice; D011471:Prostatic Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D011829:Radiation Dosage; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000209:etiology
chemical_list: D007457:Iodine Radioisotopes