Ire Iho Io lo ~2- October 2, 1964 Since the spontaneous occurrence of two, and possibly three, cases of thyroid neoplasm among the small number of exposed Marshallese children is most unlikely, these observations will probably give rise to comment in various quarters, For this reason, it seems desirable to consider this matter as tentative until the documented data are in hand. You and the Commission will be informed promptly at that time, 2 Ze Cc, L. Dunham, M.D, Director Division of Biology and Medicine cc: Commissioner Bunting Commissioner Palfrey Commissioner Ramey Ia lo Ing In Commissioner Tape np Tiasaresag ~ S