_ volleyball games. The movies shown outdoorsin the evenings were greatly enjoyed by the people. particuiariy by the children. The big event of our stay was the party given at the end of our examinations. We brought food and, in addition, the Marshailese furnished fish, sometimes longusta, and even turtie meat. They brought pailm-woven basketsfilled with coconuts for drinking. After the feast, the children were given candy and toys: a movie was shown and the Marshallese sang some of their songs. This was followed by a special ceremony in which the women,while singing a traditional song, slowly marchedin a single file and presented each memberof the team with gifts of handicraft and shells. - During our free time, we enjoyed the unique recreational features afforded by the Party at the end of the ezaminations. island, particularly swimming and snorkeling in the crystal-clear waters, marvelling at the beautiful coral formations and colorful fish. The Marshallese men took us fishing, longusta hunting, and on rides in outrigger cances. Hiking across the island under the palms was pleasant, emerging through thickets of scaveola into the glaring sun on the beach with the steady trade winds blowing and large waves crashing on the reef. Especially enjoyable, on a weekend, was a trip by small boat to unin- habited islandsin the atoll for exploration, snorkeling, shell collecting, and a picnic lunch. F. The Marshallese Patients in the United States As discussed, we greatly regretted the harm that was done to the Marshallese from radiation exposure, and were keenly aware of our respon- sibilities to help them in every way possible. This was particularly true when it became nec- essary to bring patients who had developed thyroid tumors to the U.S. medicalfacilities for further treatment. We explained the need for this treatment and requested their consent. We realized that we had a considerable responsibil- - ity in taking them,since most had neverleft their smail islands and would be faced with new situations of Western culture. Naturally, they were apprehensive about going so far from their homes for treatment, including surgery. We assured them that they would be well cared for Marsbailese entertaining the medical team at the party. J0G8 bE Tb. and that one of our group and a Marshallese practitioner would accompany them. Whenthe first group returned to the Islands after having had thyroid surgery, the people saw that even 25