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Papillary thyroid cancer primary prevention

Introduction

Overview

Overview

Effective measures for the primary prevention of papillary thyroid cancer include consumption of diets high in iodine and avoidance of radiation exposure.

Primary Prevention

Primary Prevention

  • Effective measures for the primary prevention of papillary thyroid cancer include:[1]
    • Avoidance of X-ray radiation
    • Iodine rich diets such as egg, fish, shellfish, onion, potatoes, bananas, parsley, dairy products, and kelp
Reference

Reference

  1. ↑ Thyroid Cancer Cancer.gov (2015). http://www.cancer.gov/types/thyroid/hp/thyroid-treatment-pdq#link/stoc_h2_2- Accessed on October, 29 2015

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ammu Susheela, M.D. [2]