Title: SPECIAL REPORTS Report by Prof. E.D. Williams, Cambridge University,… THYROID EFFECTS
Author: E.D. Williams, A. Pinchera, D. Becker, . E.P. Demidchik, S. Nagataki, N.D. Tronko,
Reference: [PDF-73K]Jul 2007 IAEA BULLETIN, 3/1996
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Abstract: …Ukraine close to Chernobyl, received the…for childhood thyroid cancer in Gomel during…cally confirmed thyroid cancers in children…Ukraine since the Chernobyl acci- dent…cases of childhood thyroid cancer is needed. The…
URL: http://www.iaea.org/Publications/Magazines/Bulletin/Bull383/38305893132.pdf
Title: Overexpression of angiogenic growth factors, VEGF, PDGF, and bFGF in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma in the betel quid chewing prevalent area
Author: Chang, J.T. / Cheng, A.J. / Liao, C.T. / Wang, H.M. / Chen, I.H.
Reference: European Journal of Cancer, 37 (Supplement 6), p.S113, Apr 2001
doi: 10.1016/S0959-8049(01)80902-3
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Abstract: …increases in the incidence of childhood thyroid cancer have occurred following the Chernobyl accident. Data from the Ukraine…radionuclides in the etiology of thyroid cancer. 498 Thyroid Carcinoma After Chernobyl D. Williams. University of Cambridge…
URL:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0959804901809023
Title: Social Aspects of the Chernobyl Activity in Belarus
Author: Mikhail V. MALKO
Reference: [PDF-75K]Aug 2002 Institute of Physical and Chemical Radiation Problems of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus.
Keywords:Belarus
Abstract: The Chernobyl accident has caused heavy impact on the environment in Belarus, Russia and the Ukraine. It has also resulted in a significant worsening of the economic situation in the affected republics of the former USSR, as well as in disruption of social life in large territories, growing anxiety and fears among the people living in contaminated areas and significant medical effects on all categories of the people affected by the accident. The USSR authorities knew about the seriousness of the radiological situation caused by the Chernobyl accident from the very beginning. However, at the time of the accident, the Soviet Union was in a state of deep economic crisis and was unable to implement necessary measures to mitigate the radiological consequences of the accident. That was one of the reasons for the USSR to conceal the true information about the accident and its consequences from the Soviet people. The traditional Soviet policy of concealing all data on any unpleasant event happening in the Soviet Union had played a very important role too. The collapse of the USSR created the formal possibility to develop appropriate policy aimed at mitigation of the Chernobyl consequences in Belarus, Russia and the Ukraine. However, implementation of this policy has been limited due to lack of necessary material and financial means. These and other problems are the subject of the present report.
URL: http://www.rri.kyoto-u.ac.jp/NSRG/reports/kr21/kr21pdf/Malko3.pdf
Title: Inhibitory effect of sulindac and sulindac sulfone (Exisulind)on tumour growth and angiogenesis
Author: Rogala, E. / Skopinska-Rozewska, E. / Skurzak, H. / Sommer, E. / Bialas-Chromiec, B. / Filewska, M. / Thompson, W.J. / Pamukcu, R.
Reference: European Journal of Cancer, 37 (Supplement 6), p.S113, Apr 2001
doi: 10.1016/S0959-8049(01)80903-5
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Abstract: …increases in the incidence of childhood thyroid cancer have occurred following the Chernobyl accident. Data from the Ukraine…radionuclides in the etiology of thyroid cancer. 498 Thyroid Carcinoma After Chernobyl D. Williams. University of Cambridge…
URL: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0959804901809035
Title: Prophylactic Central Neck Dissection in Stage N0 Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma
Author: Sergio Zuniga, Alvaro Sanabria,
Reference: [PDF-158K] Apr 2012 Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2009;135(11):1087-1091.
doi: 10.1001/archoto.2009.163
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Abstract: Thyroid carcinoma is the most frequent neoplasm in the head and neck. The incidence of thyroid carcinoma has been increasing progressively in the last few years, primarily owing to early diagnosis facilitated by the wide use of ultrasonography.1 In addition, the incidence has increased as the result of high exposure to radiation, such as occurred after the Chernobyl accident.2 Moreover, a change in histologic type has been demonstrated, with a decrease in the number of undifferentiated tumors and an increase in the number of papillary tumors, as well as a change in the size of tumors detected. Previously, most clinically detected tumors were nodules of more than 4 cm. More recently, imaging examinations have found an increasing number of nodules smaller than 2 cm in diameter, but their earlier detection has not had any effect on long-term survival.1
URL: http://archotol.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=410638
Title: Projected global health impacts from severe nuclear accidents: Conversion of projected doses to risks on a global scale: Experience from Chernobyl releases
Author: Catlin, R.J. / Goldman, M. / Anspaugh, L.R.
Reference: Lawrence Livemore National Laboratory Jan 1987
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Abstract: Best estimates of possible additional health effects were projected for the Northern Hemisphere: (1) over the next 50 years, up to 28 thousand radiation-induced fatal cancers, compared to an expected 600 million cancer deaths from natural or spontaneous causes; (2) over the next year, up to 700 additional cases of severe mental retardation, compared to a normal expectation of 340 thousand cases; and (3) in the first generation, up to 1.9 thousand radiation-induced genetic disorders, compared to 180 million naturally-occurring cases. The possibility of zero health effects at very low doses and dose rates cannot be excluded. Due to the very large numbers of naturally-occurring health effects, it is unlikely that any additional health effects will be demonstrable except, perhaps, for the more highly exposed population in the immediate vicinity of Chernobyl. 13 refs., 4 figs., 6 tabs.
…arising from Chernobyl releases has…collective dose to the thyroid, no corrections…effects due to the Chernobyl
accident. In…expected 600 million cancer deaths from natural…in collective thyroid dose over the…following the Chernobyl accident. A…Projections of cancer risks, both…
URL: http://www.osti.gov/bridge/product.biblio.jsp?query_id=2&page=0&osti_id=5720088
Title: General Situation of the Radiological Consequences of the Chernobyl Accident in Ukraine
Author: Dmytro M. GRODZINSKY
Reference: [PDF-85K]Oct 2002 Institute of Cell Biology and Genetic Engineering, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine
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Abstract: …medical consequences of the Chernobyl accident. Opinions differ…Ukrainian population after the Chernobyl accident. There are many supporters…consequences of iodine influence on thyroid gland. I would like to note…diminish the consequences of the Chernobyl accident or even treat it…
URL: http://www.rri.kyoto-u.ac.jp/NSRG/reports/kr21/kr21pdf/Grodzinsky.pdf
Title: 188 Review of Epidemiological Finding in Study of Medical… Review of Epidemiological Finding in Study of Medical Consequences of the Chernobyl Accident in Ukrainian Population
Author: Anatoly Ye. PRYSYAZHNYUK, Volodymir G. GRISHTSHENKO, Zoya P. FEDORENKO*, Ludmila O. GULAK*, Mykola. M. FUZIK
Reference: [PDF-120K]Oct 2002 Scientific Center for Radiation Medicine of Academy of Medical Science of the Ukraine
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Abstract: Evaluation of the health status of different groups of the Ukrainian population affected by the Chernobyl accident is one of the most important problems in elimination of the consequences of the Chernobyl disaster. A lot of scientific researches devoted to study of health effects and based on established registers of victims of the Chernobyl accident had drawn conclusion about worsening of health of main groups of the affected population: Chernobyl accident recovery operation workers, evacuees from Prypyat city and 30km zone, and residents of the most contaminated with radionuclides territories. Most remarkable stochastic effect of radiation due to the Chernobyl accident is increase of thyroid cancer incidence rate in the above-mentioned groups of the Ukrainian population. For female breast cancer and some other solid cancers there are suggestions of increases. Further observation is needed for long term stochastic and non-stochastic effects.
URL: http://www.rri.kyoto-u.ac.jp/NSRG/reports/kr79/kr79pdf/Prysyazhnyuk.pdf
Title: Nuclear Energy Use
Author: Clapp, R.W. / Kakos, W.
Reference: International Encyclopedia of Public Health, Jan 2008
ISBN:9780123739605
Keywords: Atomic bomb; Breeder reactor; Cancer; Chernobyl; Enrichment; IAEA; International Atomic Energy Association; Leukemia; Nuclear fuel cycle; Pebble bed reactor; Plutonium; Radioactivity; Reprocessing; Three Mile Island; Uranium; Yucca Mountain
Abstract: The history of nuclear power is inextricably linked to the development of nuclear weapons. The introduction of the atomic bomb in World War II brought radiation to the forefront of the world stage, especially the negative health effects suffered by Japanese victims. The global focus then shifted to the peaceful use of atomic energy for power production. Each stage of the nuclear fuel cycle involves potentially harmful effects on human health, with mining and milling being the most harmful. Although nuclear technology has advanced significantly, waste disposal and the continued risk of large-scale nuclear accidents remain significant obstacles in the development of the industry.
…iodine-131 released in the Chernobyl accident. Source…anl.org . Figure 5 Thyroid cancer incidence rate in children…years as a result of the Chernobyl accident. Source: UNSCEAR…induce various types of cancer, many of the studies…
URL: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B9780123739605004007
Title: Microsoft Word – TableofContents-Oct.doc Chernobyl: The Effects on Public Health?
Author: Andre Aurengo
Reference: [PDF-417K]Feb 2008 PHYSICS & SOCIETY IN THE OCTOBER 2002 ISSUE
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Abstract: …the increase in thyroid cancer after childhood…years after the Chernobyl accident. No…health due to Chernobyl. They concern…square miles around Chernobyl, in Belarus…1800 cases of thyroid cancer had been reported…
URL: http://www.aps.org/units/fps/newsletters/2002/october/oct02.pdf
