Is there any danger to the environment or the crematory operator when a deceased has been treated with nuclear medicine?
There does not appear to be any risk to the environment or operator under normal conditions when cremating someone who has been treated with radiation therapy. Radioactive implants are usually removed prior to the cremation. Cremation of radio-nuclides, or radioactive “seeds,” that might remain in a body doesn’t pose a problem due to their relatively short half-life. When performing any cremation, “universal precautions” should always be followed to protect crematory personnel.
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