Papillary thyroid cancer primary prevention

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ammu Susheela, M.D. [2]

Overview

Effective measures for the primary prevention of papillary thyroid cancer include consumption of diets high in iodine and avoidance of radiation exposure.

Effective measures for the primary prevention of papillary thyroid cancer include:^[1]
- Avoidance of X-ray radiation
- Iodine rich diets such as egg, fish, shellfish, onion, potatoes, bananas, parsley, dairy products, and kelp