Thyroid Cancer and Nuclear Accidents

Thyroid Cancer and Nuclear Accidents - 30 years after Chernobyl and 5 after Fukushima discusses the radiobiological effects of release of radioiodine from two nuclear power plant accidents and appropriate interpretation of the results of thyroid ultrasound examination. It pulls together expert opinion on radiation related thyroid cancer understandable even for non thyroidologists, and explains what has been learnt from both accidents in relation to prevention of thyroid cancer following nuclear power plant accidents. The book encompasses topics such as risk estimations of thyroid cancer following nuclear accidents and its clinical aspects after those specific situations. Additionally, it discusses in details the reports from Fukushima related to cancer thyroid on the population. This book is a valuable resource for oncologists and several biomedical researchers whose interest is a thorough comprehension of nuclear accidents and cancer cases. Brings an overview of the major reports on Chernobyl and Fukushima disastersEncompasses authorative data and interpretation of the thyroid screening programme in JapanPresents the content in a didactic way so the reader may better interpret it and explain it to non-experts