Thyroid cancer is a type of malignancy that affects the thyroid gland. This small butterfly-shaped organ in your neck regulates hormones critical for metabolism, growth, and energy. Among the multiple risk factors for thyroid cancer, radiation exposure is one of the most significant. Individuals exposed to high levels of radioactive fallout include Downwinders. For them,
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Can Radiation Exposure Lead to Thyroid Cancer Years Later?
Radiation exposure has long been associated with an increased risk of developing thyroid cancer. This concern is especially important for populations like downwinders who lived in areas affected by radioactive fallout from nuclear test sites. But how does radiation exposure from years ago lead to thyroid cancer today? And what can those who were exposed
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