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The reasons for the development of thyroid cancer are not clear. Epidemiological data show the following may be helpful: | The reasons for the development of thyroid cancer are not clear. Epidemiological data show the following may be helpful: | ||
:*Avoidance of diets low in iodine | :*Avoidance of diets low in iodine | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ammu Susheela, M.D. [2]
Overview
Prevention
The reasons for the development of thyroid cancer are not clear. Epidemiological data show the following may be helpful:
- Avoidance of diets low in iodine
- Avoidance of radiation exposure
- Genetic blood tests for people with a family history of familial medullary thyroid carcinoma
People with a family history of multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) type IIA or IIB syndromes or familial medullary cancer should receive genetic counselling and testing.