Interesting little moment at a Border Patrol check point

[Ray]

While returning from a visit to the in-laws in Phoenix we drove through a Border Patrol check point on westbound I-8 east of Alpine. Rolled up, said "hi" to the agent, he said "Hello" back. Then, his partner said "Secondary" so I was directed into secondary inspection. Well, right away I knew what happened. About 12-days ago I got a dose of RI-131 (Radioactive iodine-131) for treatment of thyroid cancer and I set off their little geiger counters. Actually had a very pleasant chat with the Officers. Explained what was going on, showed them the medical card I was given, filled out a little paperwork and went on our way. Total delay, about 10-minutes.

Nice to see that the radioactive detection units were working....

Ray

[McLovin]

They must be pretty sensitive for 12 days before. How long until that stuff's out of your system?

[Ray]

They must be pretty sensitive for 12 days before. How long until that stuff's out of your system?

I've been told to carry the card for 90-days after treatment.

Ray

[McLovin]

Wow. Wish you all the best with your treatment!