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Oct 23, 2024, 12:18
Elvina Almuradova: Reasearch shows radioactive iodine increases skin cancer risk in thyroid cancer patients
Elvina Almuradova, Associate Professor at Medicana Health Group, shared the following post on LinkedIn:
“Research by Rezaei et al. in JAMA Network Open shows elevated risk of melanoma and other skin cancers in thyroid cancer patients treated with radioactive iodine.
Data: Analysis included 174,916 thyroid cancer patients from SEER registries (2000-2019).
Findings:
- Radioactive iodine increases skin cancer risk:
- All nonkeratinocyte skin cancers: SIR = 1.42
- Melanoma: SIR = 1.38
- Other nonkeratinocyte cancers: SIR = 2.02
- Highest risk for cancers of the head and neck:
- Nonkeratinocyte cancers: SIR = 1.64
- Melanoma: SIR = 1.56
- Papillary Thyroid Cancer: Higher skin cancer risk seen in patients treated with radiation (SIR = 1.69).
Given the elevated risk highlighted in the study, regular skin checks and dermatologic surveillance are essential, especially for areas such as the head and neck!”
Development of Melanoma and Other Nonkeratinocyte Skin Cancers After Thyroid Cancer Radiation
Authors: Shawheen J. Rezaei, Michael L. Chen, Jiyeong Kim, Esther M. John, John B. Sunwoo, Eleni Linos.
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