{"id":9398,"date":"2022-04-11T14:38:29","date_gmt":"2022-04-11T14:38:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thyforlife.com\/?p=9398"},"modified":"2024-06-18T05:04:31","modified_gmt":"2024-06-18T13:04:31","slug":"radioactive-iodine-therapy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/radioactive-iodine-therapy\/","title":{"rendered":"Radioactive Iodine (RAI) Therapy: What you need to know"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"9398\" class=\"elementor elementor-9398\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b47d3f8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b47d3f8\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;307f4af&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:50,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_type&quot;:&quot;scroll&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_z_index&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop&quot;:&quot;transform&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;]}]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c537bf9\" data-id=\"c537bf9\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64563b5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"64563b5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/pexels-karolina-grabowska-4210612-2-ptd0kjh1gp1ew52q6w0ga0j9fkr32qyw395h1qtz0o.jpg\" title=\"pexels-karolina-grabowska-4210612-2\" alt=\"Pills\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/pexels-karolina-grabowska-4210612-2-ptd0kjh1gp1ew52q6w0ga0j9fkr32qyw395h1qtz0o.jpg\" title=\"pexels-karolina-grabowska-4210612-2\" alt=\"Pills\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/noscript>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d9d06d elementor-position-left elementor-vertical-align-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"6d9d06d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Natalie-Bessom-DO_800-e1641834051510-150x150.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-image-3531 lazyload\" alt=\"Dr. Natalie Bessom\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Natalie-Bessom-DO_800-e1641834051510-150x150.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-image-3531 lazyload\" alt=\"Dr. Natalie Bessom\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h6 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Medically reviewed by<\/h6><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\"><b>Natalie Bessom,<\/b> D.O. Board-certified family medicine doctor with specialty training in nutrition, USA<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b9bd0aa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b9bd0aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The name \u201cradioactive iodine\u201d may seem a little scary but it\u2019s actually a common treatment approach for hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid gland) and thyroid cancer.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Radioactive iodine therapy (RAI), also known as I-131 therapy or radioiodine therapy, is a safe, normally well-tolerated, and common treatment that targets the thyroid cells. The thyroid gland is the only organ in the body that<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.endocrineweb.com\/conditions\/thyroid\/how-your-thyroid-works#:~:text=Thyroid%20cells%20are%20the%20only,oxygen%20and%20calories%20to%20energy).\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">absorbs iodine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This makes the administration of radioactive iodine safe as thyroid cells can be easily targeted with high doses of radiation without affecting other parts of the body.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RAI typically comes as a pill, but is occasionally given in liquid form. While thyroid patients may be familiar with<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thyroid.org\/radioactive-iodine\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">two radioactive forms of iodine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (I-123 and I-131), only I-131 is used for treatment of hyperthyroidism and thyroid cancer as it is capable of destroying thyroid cells, while I-123 is mainly used for thyroid imaging purposes as it is harmless to thyroid cells.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that we know what radioactive iodine therapy is, the rest of this article will focus on the following:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How exactly does RAI therapy work?<\/span><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Possible side effects of radioactive iodine therapy<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Precautions to be taken for radioactive iodine therapy<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the unique concerns for women and men who undergo radioactive iodine treatment?<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-23c7b93 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"23c7b93\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;059e101&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:50,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_type&quot;:&quot;scroll&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_z_index&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop&quot;:&quot;transform&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;]}]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-84da4b2\" data-id=\"84da4b2\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-588c793 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"588c793\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How exactly does RAI therapy work?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58543d9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"58543d9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Radioactive iodine therapy is most commonly used to treat<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thyroid.org\/thyroid-cancer\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">thyroid cancer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (typically papillary and follicular thyroid cancers). Large doses of I-131 are used, after surgical removal of the thyroid gland (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/thyroidectomy-101-t\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">thyroidectomy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), to destroy any remaining thyroid tissue or cancer cells that may be present in the body. This helps to prevent the cancer from coming back or spreading to other parts of the body. Radioactive iodine therapy <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cancer.org\/cancer\/thyroid-cancer\/treating\/radioactive-iodine.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cannot be used<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to treat anaplastic (undifferentiated) and medullary thyroid carcinomas because these types of cancer do not absorb iodine.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The therapy is also used to treat<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thyroid.org\/hyperthyroidism\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hyperthyroidism<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a condition characterized by an overactive thyroid gland that produces too much thyroid hormone. Hyperthyroidism can cause a range of symptoms, including weight loss, nervousness, irritability, sweating, sleep problems, and a rapid heart rate. Radioactive iodine therapy can help regulate the production of thyroid hormone and alleviate these symptoms. The I-131 dosage for treating hyperthyroidism is significantly less than treating thyroid cancer.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><i>Before treatment\u2026<\/i><\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patients are required to fast for a few hours to ensure proper absorption of the radioactive iodine.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Following oral administration<\/strong> of radioactive iodine and its subsequent rapid absorption by the thyroid cells, these cells get destroyed from the radiation that is emitted. This results in a reduction in size and activity of the thyroid gland.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><i>After treatment&#8230;<\/i><\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patients may experience <\/span><b>side effects<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> such as:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">temporary swelling or tenderness in the neck<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dry mouth<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">changes in taste or smell<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nausea\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vomiting<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">diarrhea<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The side effects of radioactive iodine therapy are typically mild and transient. Patients are usually monitored for a few hours afterwards to ensure proper uptake of the radiation. Follow-up appointments are scheduled to monitor thyroid function and ensure proper healing. The treatment will most likely cause the thyroid gland to become underactive (<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thyroid.org\/hypothyroidism\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hypothyroidism<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This can be treated with replacement<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/treatment-tests-and-therapies\/thyroid-hormone-replacement-therapy\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">thyroid hormone replacement therapy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is worth noting that RAI therapy is a non-invasive procedure and typically lasts only a few minutes, with no need for anesthesia or surgery. Patients are expected to be able to get back to their usual activities within a few days after the therapy.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, in order to reduce radiation exposure, there are some <\/span><b>precautions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that patients need to take for a period of time after the treatment, such as:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">maintaining a safe distance from others and avoiding public places<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">avoiding close contact particularly with pregnant women and young children<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">avoiding the sharing of utensils or personal items.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your healthcare provider will provide specific instructions afterwards on how to prevent radioactive exposure to others. The length of time you need to follow these instructions and safety measures will depend on the strength of your RAI dose.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f67a756 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f67a756\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;3c5f995&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:50,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_type&quot;:&quot;scroll&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_z_index&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop&quot;:&quot;transform&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;]}]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1aebd0d\" data-id=\"1aebd0d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bec45ea elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bec45ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What are the unique concerns for women and men who undergo radioactive iodine (RAI) treatment?\n<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b6d54ab elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b6d54ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dceg.cancer.gov\/news-events\/news\/2022\/pasqual-rai-second-cancers\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">risk of developing a second cancer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> due to exposure to radiation, there are some special concerns for men and for women who undergo RAI therapy.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The radiation released by the treatment can damage or negatively affect other organs, such as the ovaries or testes. According to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cancer.org\/cancer\/thyroid-cancer\/treating\/radioactive-iodine.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Cancer Society<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, men who receive large total doses of radiation because of repeat RAI treatment may have lower sperm counts or, rarely, become infertile.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some women may have irregular periods (spotting\/inconsistency) for up to a year after treatment. Women who undergo RAI treatment should not be pregnant or nursing during treatment. The point of this is to protect the baby from receiving radioactive milk. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thyroid.org\/radioactive-iodine\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Thyroid Association<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> recommends that breastfeeding must be stopped at least 6 weeks before administration of I-131 treatment and should not be restarted after administration of RAI, but can be safely done for future pregnancies.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore, any attempts to conceive should be put off for at least 6 \u2013 12 months after RAI therapy. This ensures that the ovaries have adequate time free of radiation exposure and for thyroid hormone levels to return to normal and become stable before pregnancy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3cab586 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3cab586\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c7f9691\" data-id=\"c7f9691\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa41a61 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