The thyroid concentrates iodine and so is sensitive to the effects of various radioactive isotopes of iodine produced by nuclear fission. These radioactive isotopes increase the chances of developing cancer, though thyroid cancer can develop even without a

Thyroid cancer is cancer of the thyroid gland. These may be of many types including papillary, follicular, or Hurthle cell. Surgery plays an important role in treating these cancers. Some evidence suggests that insufficient or excessive dietary iodine may also increase the risk for thyroid cancer. This book presents the research in this field.