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Connections: Thyroid Cancer and Radiation Exposure

April 4, 2025

Image of the Anatomy of Human Body Glands Lobes of the Thyroid Gland.

Radiation exposure from atmospheric nuclear tests in the 1950s and 1960s has had lasting health effects on many individuals, especially in areas located near test sites. Thyroid cancer is one of the most significant risks associated with this type of radiation exposure. Let us explore the connection between thyroid cancer and past atmospheric nuclear tests,

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Filed Under: Atmospheric Nuclear Tests Tagged With: atmospheric nuclear tests, Compensation for Thyroid Cancer from Atmospheric Nuclear Tests, Downwinders, leukemia, Radiation exposure, radioactive fallout, Regular Health Screenings, Symptoms of Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, types of cancers

The History and Impact of Atmospheric Nuclear Testing

February 21, 2025

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Atmospheric nuclear testing is a little-understood but deeply important chapter in history. These tests were significant, above-ground detonations of nuclear weapons designed to assess their capabilities and impacts. However, they had far-reaching effects beyond the original intentions, especially for people living near testing sites. These individuals, often referred to as “downwinders,” unknowingly suffered from severe

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Filed Under: Atmospheric Nuclear Tests Tagged With: after atmospheric nuclear testing, atmospheric nuclear testing, Atmospheric Nuclear Testing Compensation, Nevada Test Site, nuclear fallout, nuclear testing, Nuclear Testing Compensation, radioactive fallout, radioactive material, RECA claim

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