Worldwide, thyroid cancer accounts for some 10% of total cancer incidence, most markedly
for females. Thyroid cancer radiotherapy, typically using 131I (T1/2 8.02 days; β− max …

With associated cure rates in excess of 90%, targeted 131 I radioactive iodine therapy has
clearly improved thyroid cancer survival. Thus said, potential radiation risks to staff represent …

Background Thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer occur more frequently in people exposed to
radiation for therapeutic purposes, and to nuclear fallout. Furthermore, it is known that a …

Fetuses whose mothers are treated with radioiodine after approximately 10–12 weeks of
pregnancy are at high risk of developing iatrogenic hypothyroidism (1). Other than this well …

Purpose To evaluate the possible role of occupational low dose ionizing radiation exposure
in increasing the healthcare workers' risk of thyroid functional alterations. Methods 120 …

Methods: In total, 100 patients were treated on an outpatient basis, taking into consideration
their acceptable living conditions, interests, and willingness to comply with medical and …

Objectives To analyze possible alterations of thyroid function related to dosimetric values in
health care workers exposed to ionizing radiation. Materials and Methods Forty-six health …

Background Reconstruction and analysis of low doses received by the occupationally
exposed medical radiation workers, especially nuclear medicine staff dealing with …

Background Ionizing radiation (IR) is high-energy radiation that has the potential to displace
electrons from atoms and break chemical bonds. It has the ability to introduce mutations …

Use of radioactive iodine (RAI) for thyroid cancer patients is accompanied by elevated risks
of radiation-induced adverse effects due to significant radiation exposure of normal tissues …