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This resolution is a formal recognition of September 2025 as "Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania, which provides comprehensive background information about thyroid health and cancer. The resolution highlights key medical details about the thyroid gland, including its function in regulating metabolism, and discusses various thyroid conditions such as hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) and hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), along with their symptoms and treatments. It also focuses specifically on thyroid cancer, noting that the American Cancer Society estimates 44,020 new cases in 2025, with women (31,350 cases) being diagnosed more frequently than men (12,670 cases). The resolution emphasizes positive statistics about thyroid cancer, including a remarkably high five-year survival rate of 98.4% and that only 0.4% of cases are fatal. Additionally, it points out that approximately 20 million Americans have some form of thyroid disease, with women being five to eight times more likely to experience thyroid issues. The primary goal of this resolution is to spread awareness about thyroid conditions, cancers, and treatments to improve diagnosis and patient outcomes.

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