[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1449 Introduced in House (IH)]

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.


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                    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

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                               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;
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
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (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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