Can follicular thyroid cancer be prevented?

In some cases, your doctor may recommend preemptive surgery to remove the thyroid gland if you have a strong family history of thyroid disorders. If you are concerned about exposure to radiation causing thyroid cancer, you may be able to take potassium iodide tablets to prevent damage to the thyroid. Potassium iodide is sometimes available to those who live in close proximity to a nuclear plant or those who have recently been exposed to a nuclear accident.