Thyroid Cancer and Nuclear Accidents - Long-Term Aftereffects of Chernobyl and Fukushima (Paperback)

Thyroid Cancer and Nuclear Accidents: Long-Term Aftereffects of Chernobyl and Fukushima discusses the radiobiological effects of the release of radioiodine from two nuclear power plant accidents and appropriate interpretation of the results of thyroid ultrasound examination. The book pulls together expert opinion on radiation related thyroid cancer in an understandable manner, even for non thyroidologists. The book explains what has been learned 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 clinical aspects after those specific situations. Additionally, it discusses in detail the reports from Fukushima related to thyroid cancer in the population. This book is a valuable resource for oncologists and biomedical researchers with interest in nuclear accidents and cancer cases.

General

Imprint:	Academic Press Inc
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	March 2017
First published:	2017
Editors:	Shunichi Yamashita • Gerry Thomas
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 21mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	246
ISBN-13:	978-0-12-812768-1
Categories:	Books > Medicine > Clinical & internal medicine > Diseases & disorders > Oncology > General Promotions
LSN:	0-12-812768-6
Barcode:	9780128127681

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