Support to promote understanding of thyroid examinations

We provide on-location lectures to students and information sessions to groups other than students upon request. Using programs and materials tailored to the age groups of the participants, we explain about ultrasonography; thyroid cysts, nodules, and cancer; the purpose of thyroid examinations; and the advantages and disadvantages of receiving thyroid examinations. We also provide support so that they can make their own decisions about whether to have an examination and how to understand examination results.

On-location Lectures

Intended audience

• Grade 5 elementary school students through high school students (ages 11 to 18) in Fukushima Prefecture (in classes at school upon request)

Content

• 45-60 minutes
• Thyroid functions, how the thyroid examination is conducted, how to understand examination results, characteristics of thyroid cancer, and demonstration of examination using ultrasound imaging device

On-location Information Sessions

Intended audience

• Parents and teachers of students in elementary, junior and senior high schools and schools for special needs education in Fukushima Prefecture.

Content

• 90 minutes
• Basic knowledge about thyroid glands, outline of the TUE program, Q & A