Bill Text: PA SR331 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Designating the month of September 2012 as "Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsorship: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Passed) 2012-06-19 - Introduced and adopted [SR331 Detail]

Download: Pennsylvania-2011-SR331-Introduced.html

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PRINTER'S NO. 2308
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No. 331 Session of2012
INTRODUCED BY SCARNATI, PILEGGI, WAUGH, D. WHITE, KASUNIC, FONTANA, BREWSTER, STACK, COSTA, GREENLEAF, TOMLINSON, VOGEL, SOLOBAY, SCHWANK, YAW, ERICKSON, PIPPY, DINNIMAN, TARTAGLIONE, BOSCOLA, ALLOWAY, RAFFERTY, FERLO, FARNESE, BRUBAKER, BROWNE, BAKER, WOZNIAK AND EICHELBERGER, JUNE 19, 2012
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, JUNE 19, 2012
A RESOLUTION
Designating the month of September 2012 as "Thyroid Cancer
Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Thyroid cancer is the fastest growing cancer in both
men and women and is the most common endocrine cancer; and
WHEREAS, Thyroid cancer occurs in individuals of all age
groups; and
WHEREAS, The greatest number of cases occur in patients
between the ages of 25 and 60; and
WHEREAS, Thyroid cancer occurs about three times more often
in women than in men; and
WHEREAS, The chances of being diagnosed with thyroid cancer
have risen in recent years and have more than doubled since
1990; and
WHEREAS, The American Cancer Society estimates that there
will be approximately 56,460 new cases of thyroid cancer in the
United States in 2012; and
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WHEREAS, Studies have shown that exposure to radiation is a
proven risk factor for thyroid cancer, and sources of such
radiation include certain medical treatments; and
WHEREAS, Other risk factors for thyroid cancer include a
family history and a diet that is low in iodine; and
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 neck or throat; and
WHEREAS, Research has shown that thyroid cancer is highly
treatable when detected early; and
WHEREAS, Observing "Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month" provides
an opportunity to enhance thyroid cancer awareness and to
highlight the importance of consulting a physician when symptoms
of thyroid cancer occur; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate, in recognition of the importance
of thyroid cancer awareness, designate September 2012 as
"Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
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