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111TH CONGRESS 

2D SESSION H. RES. 1449 

Supporting the observance of Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month and recognizing and applauding the work of national and community thyroid 

cancer organizations. 

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 

JUNE 16, 2010 

Mrs. MYRICK (for herself and Mrs. CAPPS) submitted the following resolution; 

which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce 

RESOLUTION 

Supporting the observance of Thyroid Cancer Awareness 

Month and recognizing and applauding the work of national and community thyroid cancer organizations. 

Whereas thyroid cancer is the most common endocrine cancer; 

Whereas there are several types of thyroid cancer, including 

papillary, follicular, medullary, anaplastic, and variants; 

Whereas thyroid cancer occurs in every age group, from children through seniors; 

Whereas nearly 2 out of 3 thyroid cancer patients are between the ages of 20 and 55; 

Whereas thyroid cancer occurs approximately three times 

more often in women than in men; 


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Whereas the American Cancer Society estimates that there 

are approximately 37,000 new cases of thyroid cancer in 

the United States each year, 27,000 in women and 

10,000 in men; 

Whereas an estimated 1,630 Americans, 940 women and 690 

men, died of thyroid cancer in 2009; 

Whereas family history, gender, age, and prior exposure of 

the thyroid gland to radiation are all factors associated 

with thyroid cancer risk; 

Whereas thyroid cancer symptoms can include a lump or nodule in the front of the neck, hoarseness or difficulty 

speaking, swollen lymph nodes, difficulty swallowing or 

breathing, and pain in the throat or neck; 

Whereas an individual with any such symptoms should consult a physician; 

Whereas most thyroid cancer cases are now diagnosed much 

earlier than in the past and can be treated successfully; 

Whereas national organizations that work to raise awareness 

and provide detailed information on thyroid cancer include the American Cancer Society, the Thyroid Cancer 

Survivors Association, the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, the American Thyroid Association, 

and the National Cancer Institute; 

Whereas greater awareness and early detection of thyroid 

cancer can improve and save the lives of thousands of 

people in the United States each year; and 

Whereas observing Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month during 

the month of September provides a special opportunity to 

enhance thyroid cancer awareness and to highlight the 

importance of consulting a physician when symptoms of 

thyroid cancer occur: Now, therefore, be it 


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1 Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 

2 (1) supports the observance of Thyroid Cancer 

3 Awareness Month in order to enhance thyroid cancer 

4 awareness and encourage early detection; and 

5 (2) recognizes and applauds national and com6 munity thyroid cancer organizations for their work 

7 in promoting awareness, providing information and 

8 education, and providing support to those who have 

9 thyroid cancer or are thyroid cancer survivors. 

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