[ ‘ \ 2 a series of questions concerning the past medical reports. (about 100) and the submission during December, the answers have not yet been received, but will be included, 1972, if relevant, in | a ese gl it can be seen that the development of thyroid nodules which was connected with other condittons (growth retardation) was one of eet In conclusion, tenel subsequent reports by the Committee. the important early findings and one which still bears constant watching for the eal large number of questions Because of the wai @ surrounding this apparent accidental removal of an unaffected gland, as part of a The Committee has asked Dr. Conard about the circumstances errs rest of her life. in addition to thyroxine for thyroid function for the 4 Owe le future health of these people. Leukemia During the September, 1972, survey, one 19 year old Marshallese youth was found to have a low white blood cell count when examined on Rongelap. we for parathyroid function, tad replantation failed to take and consequently the person must receive medication i This person, Lekoj Anjain, the son of the former Rongelap Magistrate John Anjain, had been operated on for partial removal of his thyroid gland in August, 1968. 1 Listed as Rongelap Case no. 54, he was admitted on August 4, - The hospital summary from Brookhaven, signed by Dr. Conard, indicated that he it was noted by Dr. Conard that he was "To continue thyroid hormone therapy for life. A letter was sent to the Marshallese practitioner in charge of this : patient stressing the importance of continued thyroid hormone treatment. (p. 72) W According to a communication from Dr. Conard, when last seen in 1971, f ft . sons? att Z 4 af tae At the end of the summary, had "been very inconsistent in taking (thyroxine)." " Bere 1968, to Brookhaven Hospital, and discharged 26 days later on August 30th.