Support to promote understanding of thyroid examinations

Radiation Medical Science Center for the Fukushima Health Management Survey offers on-location lectures at schools. 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.
Upon request, we also provide on-site information sessions for parents and guardians.

On-location Lectures

Intended audience

• Junior high school and high school students and other school age children in Fukushima prefecture. (in classes upon request from the schools)

Programs

• 50 minutes
• Function of the thyroid gland, purpose and results of the examinations, advantages and disadvantages of the examinations, demonstration of the ultrasound equipment, and others.