provides an archive of data generated from research studies carried out using the material that can be used for future studies on the interaction of specific oncogenic changes in the generation of radiation related thyroid cancer. This may have direct relevance to both prognosis and assessment of risk from exposure to radiation
The project is already achieving the first three objectives above, but continued collection of material is necessary for a number of reasons. There is evidence that suggests that tumours following a short latency are likely to show a different molecular biological and pathological profile than those of a longer latency; this project will help to clarify this difference as the latent period since the accident increases. Thyroid cancer is increasing world-wide and although most tumours do not have a defined radiation aetiology, it is likely that the insights gained from studying the post Chernobyl tumour will provide information that could be of use for the diagnosis and treatment of thyroid cancer and of other cancers in general.
What happens to the results of the research studies?
Where is the CTB located?
Study cohort