New Flyers Raise Awareness of Thyroid Cancer

Early detection of all types of thyroid cancer is one of the goals of ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Association, Inc., because treatment for early-stage thyroid cancer is usually simple and has a high rate of success.

Two new downloadable flyers, titled “Find it Early” and “Know the Signs,” highlight this theme. ThyCa volunteers who are thyroid cancer survivors and caregivers developed the new flyers. These new flyers are available on ThyCa's web site.

Additional thyroid cancer awareness and educational materials are also available from ThyCa free of charge. Items include the thyroid cancer awareness brochures with actress Catherine Bell, ThyCa's patient services brochures (“Do you have thyroid cancer?”), handy wallet cards, fact sheets, and the free downloadable Low-Iodine Cookbook.

Contact ThyCa for free materials and suggestions on how to help raise awareness for early detection of thyroid cancer. E-mail to thyca@thyca.org, call toll free 1-877-588-7904, fax to 1-630-604-6078, write to ThyCa, PO Box 1545, New York, NY 10159-1545, or visit the web site.

ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors’ Association, Inc. is a national nonprofit 501(c) (3) organization advised by thyroid cancer specialists and providing person-to-person support, support groups, a free downloadable low-iodine cookbook, a free online newsletter, awareness materials, and other resources to thyroid cancer survivors, their families, and the public at no charge.

ThyCa also funds thyroid cancer research grants, sponsors Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month in September, and will hold its 9th annual international conference in Orlando, Florida, on October 27-29, 2006.