PRINTER'S NO. 2105
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No.
436
Session of
2015
INTRODUCED BY TEPLITZ, WOZNIAK, BOSCOLA, BREWSTER, GREENLEAF,
DINNIMAN, VULAKOVICH, SABATINA, SCHWANK AND FONTANA,
SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the month of September 2016 as "Thyroid Cancer
Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Thyroid cancer is the most common endocrine cancer;
and
WHEREAS, Thyroid cancer has had the fastest increase in
incidence of any cancer in recent years; and
WHEREAS, It is now the seventh leading type of cancer in the
nation and the fifth most common cancer in women; and
WHEREAS, Incidence of thyroid cancer is rising faster in
Pennsylvania than in any other state; and
WHEREAS, Researchers claim that the incidence of diagnosed
tumors that spread regionally or distantly in the body increased
significantly along with those diagnosed localized to the
thyroid; and
WHEREAS, While thyroid cancer is prevalent in both men and
women, more than two-thirds of cases are found in women; and
WHEREAS, When found early, thyroid cancer is treatable; and
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WHEREAS, Treatments for thyroid cancer include surgery,
radioactive iodine treatment, external beam radiation therapy
and chemotherapy; and
WHEREAS, Even when treatable, thyroid cancer is life-
disrupting, expensive and stressful for patients and loved ones;
and
WHEREAS, A simple neck check done by a medical professional
during a routine appointment can detect a thyroid nodule; and
WHEREAS, While most thyroid nodules are benign, they can be
aggressive and difficult to treat; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate recognize the month of September
2016 as "Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
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