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How Radiation Exposure Caused Cancer in Downwinders

May 2, 2025

Picture of a man in a suit wearing a gas mask due to radiation exposure that can cause cancer.

Radioactive fallout from nuclear testing in the United States left a devastating legacy for thousands of Americans. Communities living downwind from test sites — commonly referred to as “downwinders” — were exposed to life-threatening radiation, leading to increased cancer rates. Let us explore how radiation exposure caused cancer in downwinders, identifying affected areas, types of

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Top Signs of Cancer from Radiation Exposure

April 4, 2025

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One of the major health concerns of many people is exposure to radiation. This is especially true for those who have lived near nuclear testing sites or radioactive waste facilities. Some people, also known as Downwinders®, have a much higher risk of developing cancer. Knowing how radiation affects the body and recognizing the early warning

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Filed Under: Radiation Exposure Tagged With: Bone Cancer, Breast Cancer, Cancer from Radiation Exposure, downwinder compensation, Leukemia, Lung Cancer, Radiation Exposure, Signs of Cancer from Radiation Exposure, Skin Cancer, thyroid cancer

Signs and Symptoms of Thyroid Cancer from Radiation Exposure

March 7, 2025

X-ray image of a person with thyroid issues that could potentially lead to thyroid cancer.

Thyroid cancer is a type of malignancy that affects the thyroid gland. This small butterfly-shaped organ in your neck regulates hormones critical for metabolism, growth, and energy. Among the multiple risk factors for thyroid cancer, radiation exposure is one of the most significant. Individuals exposed to high levels of radioactive fallout include Downwinders. For them,

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Can Radiation Exposure Lead to Thyroid Cancer Years Later?

February 7, 2025

Woman lymph ultrasound examination to check for thyroid cancer radiation exposure.

Radiation exposure has long been associated with an increased risk of developing thyroid cancer. This concern is especially important for populations like downwinders who lived in areas affected by radioactive fallout from nuclear test sites. But how does radiation exposure from years ago lead to thyroid cancer today? And what can those who were exposed

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Filed Under: Radiation Exposure Tagged With: Arizona, cancer, Downwinders, Nevada, nuclear tests, Radiation Exposure, Symptoms of Thyroid Cancer, thyroid cancer, Thyroid Cancer Radiation Exposure, Utah

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