The HCHP has compiled a number of educational materials that have been developed
by this project, ATSDR, and the Hanford Health Information
Network (which closed down in May 2000). We have also identified useful information
on other Web sites, such as the National Cancer Institute
(NCI) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
You can read many of these documents online. Some of them can also be downloaded
as PDF files. If you would like any of the materials mailed
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About the HCHP and Internet Resources. (HCHP)
A summary of the purpose and goals of the Hanford Community Health Project (HCHP). Also
includes a short list of useful Internet resources. June 2002. |
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Request for Medical Evaluation for Past Exposure to I-131. (HCHP)
This fact sheet is designed for you to hand to your health care provider. It will help them
understand the history of Hanford releases, health risks associated with exposure to I-131, the
exposure pathway, and recommended thyroid screening procedures. August 2002.
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Results of the HCHP Survey. (HCHP)
Summary results from a survey (500 interviews) of the population that were exposed to Hanford
releases of I-131 as young children. January 2002 |
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What is Cancer? (ATSDR)
Discusses benign and malignant tumors, causes of cancer, how cancer develops, cancer
symptoms and detection, risk and lifestyle factors, and childhood cancers. 2001.
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An Overview of Hanford and Radiation Health Effects. (HHIN)
Presents some basic information about Hanford, the radiation it released and how people
were exposed to the radioactive contamination. It also provides an introduction to the
possible health effects from radiation exposure, including a special section on thyroid
disease. Summer 1996.
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The Release of Radioactive Materials From Hanford: 1944-72. (HHIN)
Provides a brief historical sketch and describes Hanford's releases into the air, water
and soil. It also discusses the uncertainties in the estimates of the amount of
radioactive material released. Spring 1997.
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HOT SPOTS: Weather and Hanford's Radioactive Releases to the Air. (HHIN)
Discusses how hot spots might have affected the amount of radiation a person received from Hanford.
It explains how the effects of weather can create situations where people living farther from
Hanford could have received higher exposures than people who lived closer to Hanford. Spring 1994.
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Timeline of Major Events Related to the Release of Radioactive Materials from Hanford. (HHIN)
Provides a year-by-year overview of the major events related to the release of radioactive
materials from Hanford, the public's awareness of these emissions and related studies. June 1997.
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Glossary. (HHIN)
Brief definitions of the most commonly used terms for describing Hanford related radioactive
releases and health effects. January 1999.
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Coping with Uncertainty and Illness. (HHIN)
Focuses on coping with the physical and emotional concerns expressed by Hanford downwinders
(those who lived in the areas "downwind" or "downriver" from the Hanford site). Fall 1995.
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The Immune System and Radiation. (HHIN)
An introduction to the possible connections between radiation exposure
and effects on the immune system. Fall 1995.
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The Nervous System and Radiation. (HHIN)
Describes how the nervous system works, the types of diseases that can afflict
the nervous system, the health effects to the nervous system connected with
high-dose and low-dose radiation exposure, and provides several viewpoints on
information needed to determine whether there is a relationship between Hanford's
radiation releases and health effects of the nervous system. Fall 1995.
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Genetic Effects and Birth Defects from Radiation Exposure. (HHIN)
Discusses genes, mutations and birth defects, and how radiation can harm a cell.
It reviews studies on the effects of parental radiation exposure before pregnancy and
the effects of radiation exposure before birth; presents results from new laboratory
research; and discusses the information in relation to Hanford's releases. Fall 1994.
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Radiation and Cancer. (HHIN)
Discusses the question of whether there is an increased risk for developing cancer
among people who were exposed to radiation released from Hanford. It offers the
opinions of three scientists. Summer 1994.
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Radioactivity in the Body. (HHIN)
Discusses the way that exposure to radiation occurs, how the body handles internal radiation
exposure, and which tissues and organs received most of the dose from the radioactive materials
released from Hanford. Spring 1994.
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Epidemiology: Understanding Health Studies.
Describes what epidemiology is and its importance, the challenges in doing epidemiologic
studies, the significance of some of the key terms, and the epidemiologic studies that
have been done around Hanford. Fall 1995.
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Using Health Studies to Understand Your Risk from Radiation Exposure. (HHIN)
Introduces you to the statistical concepts and terms scientists use to
describe the health risks from radiation exposure. January 1999.
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Tips for Understanding Health Studies. (HHIN)
Describes how science works, three ways scientists look for evidence
about health questions, what epidemiologic (health) studies can and can't
tell you, why you might not want to make a change in your lifestyle based
on news reports of the latest health study, and six pointers for evaluating
news reports about a new study or the study findings you read in a scientific
journal. April 1997.
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Working With a Healthcare Provider. (HHIN)
Offers suggestions that can help you in your search for a physician, naturopath or other
type of health care provider. It also provides tips for building a more effective
relationship with your provider. Spring 1998.
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Finding Low or No-Cost Health Care. (HHIN)
Provides information on how to obtain low-or no-cost health care,
and lists some of the health programs available. Spring 1995.
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What you need to know about Thyroid Cancer. (NCI)
Discusses possible causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and
follow-up care for thyroid cancer. It also has information to help
patients cope with thyroid cancer. September 2001.
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Making Choices: Screening for Thyroid Disease. (NCI)
A decision aid for people exposed to I-131 from the Nevada atmospheric nuclear
tests. This workbook focuses on the pros and cons of thyroid cancer screening. September 2002.
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Get the facts about exposure to I-131 Radiation. (NCI)
Information about I-131 and its possible effects on the thyroid gland. September 2002.
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National Cancer Institute: Individual dose calculator for the Nevada
Test Site Releases of I-131 and related documents.
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Summary of the Hanford Thyroid Disease Study - Final Report. (CDC)
A summary of the results of the Hanford Thyroid Disease Study (HTDS) that was conducted
to answer the question: Did exposure to iodine-131 from Hanford result in increased
incidence of thyroid disease? June 2002.
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Summary of the Hanford Thyroid Disease Study - Final Report (en Español). (CDC)
Resumen del Informe Final Sobre el Estudio de las Enfermedades de la Tiroides en Hanford. Junio 2002.
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A Guide to the Hanford Thyroid Disease Study - Final Report. (CDC)
A guide summarizing the history of Hanford, how the HTDS was conducted, its findings
and interpretations, the study's timeline and review process. It also includes information
on thyroid disease and additional resources. June 2002
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Hanford Thyroid Disease Study (video presentation)
This short 13 minute presentation gives a brief overview
of the Hanford Thyroid Disease Study (HTDS). The presentation
covers the background, design and findings of the study
in easy to understand language. December 2004 |
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Screening for Non-Cancer Thyroid Disease. (ASPE)
Findings from a Department of Health and Human Services workshop which discussed the current
policies regarding screening for non-cancer thyroid disease. February 2001
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Thyroid Evaluation of Patients Who are Concerned About Hanford Iodine-131 Releases. (ATSDR)
A guide for healthcare providers to help them evaluate patients who are concerned about exposure to I-131. December 2004.
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Thyroid Disease Management and Radiation Exposure (video presentation)
This session provides a thorough review of thyroid disease
and its relationship to radiation exposure, particularly
to releases of Iodine 131 from nuclear facilities. Experts
discuss thyroid disease—including its types, symptoms,
diagnoses, and treatments; the background, methods, and
results of the Hanford Thyroid Disease Study; an overview
of the new ATSDR Case Study in Environmental Medicine
on Iodine 131; and questions and answers from the audience.
Recorded at the 2004 Benton Franklin County Medical Society
annual meeting. Qualifies for a maximum of 2.0 hours of
CME credit. February 2005 |
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