[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 182 Introduced in House (IH)]

111th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. CON. RES. 182

  Supporting the observance of September as Thyroid Cancer Awareness 
                     Month, and for other purposes.


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                    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

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
  Supporting the observance of September as Thyroid Cancer Awareness 
                     Month, and for other purposes.

Whereas thyroid cancer is the most common endocrine cancer;
Whereas there are several types of thyroid cancer: papillary, follicular, 
        medullary, anaplastic, and variants;
Whereas thyroid cancer occurs in all age groups from children through seniors;
Whereas nearly 2 out of 3 thyroid cancers are found in people 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 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 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 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, include, but are not limited to, 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 
        would provide a special opportunity 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
    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 community 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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