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In reply to the discussion: Masao Yoshida Dead: Former Chief Of Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant Dies At 58 [View all]rexcat
(3,622 posts)that many on this board have no understanding of cancer and its causes. I am sure that the "TEPCO" officials know more about this man's medical history than anyone on this board.
One of the major problems with esophageal cancer is it is diagnosed late and the consequences are devastating, just ask Christopher Hitchens. Oh, you can't because he is dead from a late diagnosis of esophageal cancer. I would be willing to say that esophageal cancer is related more to smoking and drinking. Radiation is more commonly correlated with leukemia and thyroid cancer, especially in the short term but who cares what the experts think.
Having worked in the oncology research setting for many years I have seen what late diagnosis of cancer can do to people. It is devastating and the outcomes are usually not pretty.