Screening of Fukushima residents who were 18 or younger at the time of the 2011 nuclear disaster had found 26 confirmed and 32 suspected cases of thyroid cancer as of Sept. 30, according to the Fukushima Prefectural Government.
The number of confirmed cases was up by eight from August, while the suspected cases rose by seven, the prefecture-led study found.About 226,000 people have undergone the screening program since it kicked off in October 2011.
The 26 confirmed cases underwent surgery and are doing well, according to the prefecture.
Source: NewsOnJapan
The 26 confirmed cases underwent surgery and are doing well, according to the prefecture.
Source: NewsOnJapan
