Thyroid problems may occur as soon as a few years (2-3 years for hypothyroidism) or as long as many years (8-12+ years for thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer) after the radiation exposure.

People are exposed to small amounts of radiation every day, both from naturally occurring sources (such as elements in the soil or cosmic rays from the sun), and man-made sources. Man-made sources include some electronic equipment (such as microwave ovens and television sets), medical sources (such as x-rays, certain diagnostic tests, and treatments), and from nuclear weapons testing.

The thyroid glands of children are especially sensitive to radiation. Radiation exposure appears to cause a number of different thyroid problems including an underactive thyroid (Hypothyroidism), thyroid nodules, and thyroid cancer. The younger the child is when the radiation exposure occurs, the greater the risk is of these problems occurring.

While the adult thyroid gland is much less sensitive to radiation, it too may be affected, especially during radiation therapy for head and neck cancers. Hypothyroidism, thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer all can occur after radiation exposure in adults.

Almost everyone is exposed to low levels of asbestos in their lives. It exists in the air at extremely low concentration; levels are highest in urban and industrial areas. These fibers are released into the air during demolition work, remodeling, or other activity in which the material containing asbestos is disturbed. Asbestos may occur in tap water where such water passes through cement pipes containing the substance.

Thyroid problems, like hypothyroidism, often run in families. We don’t know whether genetics or emotional patterning is the bigger factor. Often a daughter will “inherit” her mother’s patterns of passivity or assertion, among other behaviors that affect thyroid function. There are also autoimmune irregularities that tend to show up with certain genetic strains. Knowing your family predilection for thyroid imbalance is a good thing.

Radiation exposure can be accidental, or it can be part of medical treatment. Exposure could occur during a nuclear accident (as has previously occurred with the Russian Chornobyl nuclear power plant accident). Radiation treatment was given for medical conditions such as enlargement of the tonsils in the 1940-1960s; however, this is no longer done. Radiation treatment is an essential part of the treatment of some cancers that affect children.

There is some evidence that thyroid cancer may have spread more by the time it is detected in patients who have had radiation treatment. However, the usual treatment for thyroid cancer is still very effective and survival rates are similar to patients that have not received radiation treatment.

Our screening scans use much less radiation than typical diagnostic CT scans. The dose from a coronary artery scan is about equal to the radiation exposure you would get from living in Denver for one year. Although there has been some attention to the issue of radiation exposure in the media, the radiation doses involved in those studies are 2-10 times greater than we typically use for our screening scans.

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The objective of scans and screens is to provide clear, 3-D images of the patient's body and to do so with maximum safety and comfort. The efficiency of these testing methods is judged by the non-intrusive, detailed and rapid results obtained. A major benefit is the negligible amount of radiation involved and sometimes compared to a dental x-ray or a pleasant stroll on a sunny afternoon.

The protective benefits of UV radiation are undeniable. Warnings about limited and sensible exposure to the sun or UV radiation are exaggerated. Several researchers, most notably Dr. William Grant, have published peer-reviewed articles demonstrating that in America, for example, increased sun exposure would result in 185,000 fewer cases of internal cancer and 30,000 fewer deaths from cancer of the breast, ovaries, colon, prostate, bladder, uterus, esophagus, rectum and stomach.

Meningitis is a disease that can be passed from person to person (contagious). It is caused most often by viruses or bacteria that infect the tissues (meninges ) and sometimes the fluid (cerebral spinal fluid, or CSF) that surround the brain and spinal cord. Enteroviruses are the most common cause of viral meningitis. They can live in your intestines without causing illness.

Yes, you can! Although many people with hypo/hyperthyroid conditions do not need to lose weight, those who do can use GR2 Control and enjoy all the benefits our program has to offer.

Experts do not know the exact cause of thyroid nodules. But, they do know that people who have been exposed to radiation have a greater chance of developing thyroid nodules. Exposure to environmental radiation or past radiation treatment to the head, neck, and chest (especially during childhood) increases your risk for thyroid nodules. Experts know that thyroid nodules run in families. This means you are more likely to have a thyroid nodule if one of your parents has had a thyroid nodule.

Mesothelioma can develop decades after exposure. Some workers exposed in the mid-20th century are just now being diagnosed with Mesothelioma. The disease takes a long time to develop, which can make it difficult to identify the source of the exposure. Although smoking does not appear to increase the risk of Mesothelioma, smoking does increase the risk of lung cancer in general.

Long term: The increased severity of fine lines and wrinkles, age spots, and other aging-related skin problems. Also, skin cancers, including Melanoma. Most of these harmful effects are caused by UVB, the most dangerous form of UV radiation that penetrates our atmosphere. UVA is the UV radiation that gives you a tan, but keep in mind that the full effects of UVA are still not known, and some scientists believe that it may be somewhat harmful as well.

Yes. In fact, the inaugural edition of The Journal of Cancer in 1941 reported that the increased risk of non-melanoma cancer was a trade-off for the decreased risk of internal cancer as result of moderate exposure to UVB light. According to the nation's leading expert in the field, Dr. Michael F.