IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 182 
Supporting the observance of September as Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month, 
and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 10, 2009 
Mrs. MYRICK (for herself and Mrs. CAPPS) submitted the following concurrent 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Supporting the observance of September as Thyroid Cancer 
Awareness Month, and for other purposes. 
Whereas thyroid cancer is the most common endocrine can-
cer; 
Whereas there are several types of thyroid cancer: papillary, 
follicular, medullary, anaplastic, and variants; 
Whereas thyroid cancer occurs in all age groups from chil-
dren through seniors; 
Whereas nearly 2 out of 3 thyroid cancers are found in peo-
ple between the ages of 20 and 55; 
Whereas thyroid cancers occur about 3 times more often in 
women than in men; 
Whereas the American Cancer Society estimates that there 
will be about 37,200 new cases of thyroid cancer in the 
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United States in 2009 (27,200 will occur in women and 
about 10,000 will occur in men); 
Whereas about 1,630 people (940 women and 690 men) will 
die 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; 
Whereas thyroid cancer symptoms can include a lump or nod-
ule 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 anyone having these symptoms should schedule a 
check up with their doctor; 
Whereas most thyroid cancers are now found much earlier 
than in the past and can be treated successfully; 
Whereas national organizations who work to raise awareness, 
and provide detailed information on thyroid cancer, in-
clude, but are not limited to, the American Cancer Soci-
ety, the Thyroid Cancer Survivors Association, the Amer-
ican Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, the Amer-
ican Thyroid Association, and the National Cancer Insti-
tute; 
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 would provide a special oppor-
tunity to enhance thyroid cancer awareness and raise the 
importance of individuals having their doctor examine 
their neck should any symptoms of thyroid cancer occur: 
Now, therefore, be it 
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Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress— 
(1) supports the observance of Thyroid Cancer 
Awareness Month in order to enhance thyroid cancer 
awareness and encourage early detection; and 
(2) recognizes and applauds national and com-
munity thyroid cancer organizations for their work 
in promoting awareness, providing information and 
education, and providing support to those who have 
thyroid cancer or are thyroid cancer survivors. 
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