Patients exposed to therapeutic irradiation for benign conditions in childhood

Journal Article · Thu Apr 01 00:00:00 EST 1976 · Pa. Med.; (United States)

OSTI ID:7221758

Carroll, R G

In the United States there are over 1 million individuals who have been irradiated for benign conditions in the head and neck. Many recent reports document conclusively that individuals who have had head and neck radiation for benign conditions have markedly increased risk of thyroid, salivary, and perhaps breast cancer as compared to the general population. Although the relative risk as compared to the general population is high, the risk that any one individual who has had head or neck irradiation will develop a subsequent malignancy is relatively low. Identification of these patients through some type of screening procedure may be beneficial in terms of prevention of subsequent mortality and morbidity from cancer, especially thyroid and salivary cancer. The American Medical Association and the American Hospital Association issued a joint statement of October 17, 1975, urging hospitals and physicians to work together in their communities to develop guidelines and procedures for screening of exposed individuals and for public education.

• Research Organization: Univ. of Pittsburgh
• OSTI ID: 7221758
• Journal Information: Pa. Med.; (United States), Vol. 79:4
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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