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World J Clin Oncol. Feb 24, 2026; 17(2): 115364
Published online Feb 24, 2026. doi: 10.5306/wjco.v17.i2.115364
Published online Feb 24, 2026. doi: 10.5306/wjco.v17.i2.115364
Thyroid cancer in Chinese military flight personnel: Characteristics and management advances
Yan Wang, Jing Liu, Chun-Xia Zhang, Guo-Li Gu, Department of General Surgery, Air Force Medical Center, Chinese PLA, Beijing 100142, China
Co-first authors: Yan Wang and Jing Liu.
Co-corresponding authors: Chun-Xia Zhang and Guo-Li Gu.
Author contributions: Wang Y and Liu J contributed equally to this work, conducted the literature review, did the analysis, interpretation of data and drafted the original manuscript as co-first authors; Zhang CX and Gu GL conceptualised and designed the study, made critical revisions, assisted with data organization and editing, and supported manuscript consistency and refinement as co-corresponding authors; all authors prepared the draft and approved the submitted version.
Supported by Outstanding Young Talents Program of Air Force Medical Center, People’s Liberation Army, No. 22BJQN004; and Clinical Program of Air Force Medical University, No. Xiaoke2022-07.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare no conflict of interests for this article.
Corresponding author: Guo-Li Gu, MD, Chief surgeon, Department of General Surgery, Air Force Medical Center, Chinese PLA, No. 30 Fucheng Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100142, China. kzggl@163.com
Received: October 24, 2025
Revised: November 21, 2025
Accepted: January 7, 2026
Published online: February 24, 2026
Processing time: 104 Days and 23.3 Hours
Revised: November 21, 2025
Accepted: January 7, 2026
Published online: February 24, 2026
Processing time: 104 Days and 23.3 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: Due to their unique occupational environment, military flight personnel face a higher risk of developing thyroid cancer. This mini-review systematically examines the epidemiological characteristics, clinical manifestations, diagnostic approaches, and management strategies for thyroid cancer in this cohort, with the aim of proposing targeted prevention and treatment measures. We recommend establishing a multidisciplinary system that encompasses early screening, standardized treatment, and aeromedical assessment to safeguard the health of military flight personnel and ensure flight safety.