Cari Kitahara

Dr. Cari Kitahara is an epidemiologist at the National Cancer Institute in the United States, known for her research on thyroid cancer trends and the implications of overdiagnosis due to advanced diagnostic technologies. Her work highlights the increasing incidence of thyroid cancer, particularly the rise in small, slow-growing tumors that may not pose a significant health risk. Dr. Kitahara's studies have contributed to a deeper understanding of the relationship between diagnostic practices and cancer statistics.