Thyroid Cancer Gets a Magnetic Ribbon of it's own

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The Ribbon you've been asking for is now available at ThyCa!

New Magnet Ribbon Promotes Thyroid Cancer Awareness

Created by Volunteers of ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Association

     Thyroid cancer continues to increase in incidence, so thyroid
cancer survivors of the all-volunteer nonprofit organization ThyCa:
Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Association <www.thyca.org> have created a
new Thyroid Cancer Magnet Ribbon to help promote promote education,
patient and family support, and research.

     The magnet is 3.5 inches by 8 inches and is now available from
ThyCa. The ThyCa web site provides a photograph as well as the order
form. Proceeds from each magnet's purchase will support thyroid
cancer support services, education, and research.

      The new Magnet Ribbon highlights the three thyroid cancer
awareness colors: blue/purple, pink, and teal. Thyroid cancer
survivor Cherie LC selected this unique combination of colors more
than six years ago as part of her volunteer contributions to ThyCa:
Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Association. The colors represent the throat
energy center, spiritual influences in healing, and healing and the
heart.

      "By displaying this magnet on your car, mailbox, or other
metal surface, you will help raise awareness of thyroid cancer, the
importance of early detection and treatment, the availability of free
support and education, and the need for thyroid cancer research,"
says Leah Guljord, ThyCa's Assistant Board Chair. She initiated the
Magnet Project as well as the three-colored Thyroid Cancer Awareness
Ribbon Pin introduced by ThyCa last year and also available from
ThyCa.

     "ThyCa now has more than 60 free local support groups in 35
states," she adds. "We also have scheduled four free one-day
educational workshops in April and May 2005. In September, ThyCa
sponsors Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month, and on October 21-23, 2005,
ThyCa will hold the 8th International Thyroid Cancer Survivors'
Conference in Denver, Colorado. We invite everyone to help increase
awareness and education about thyroid cancer throughout the year."

      She also notes that thyroid cancer affects people in all age
groups from young children through seniors and comes in several types
and variants. Thyroid cancer also is ranked as the number one cancer
in incidence increase in women in the United States, and number three
in men. She adds that early detection and treatment, long-term
monitoring, and patient and caregiver support are important elements
in thyroid cancer care.

      Free thyroid cancer awareness brochures featuring actress
Catherine Bell, co-star of the hit TV series JAG, also support
thyroid cancer awareness. They are available from ThyCa. In addition,
the free Low Iodine Cookbook, created by thyroid cancer survivors, is
downloadable from ThyCa's web site.

      ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Association, Inc. is an
all-volunteer national non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization of thyroid
cancer survivors, family members, and health professionals, dedicated
to support, communication, and education for thyroid cancer
survivors, families, and friends. ThyCa also raises funds for thyroid
cancer research. For more information, e-mail to thyca@thyca.org,
call 1-877-588-7904, fax to 1-630-604-6078, write to PO Box 1545, New
York, NY 10159-1545, or visit ThyCa's web site at www.thyca.org.

I'm glad they made one (although I wish I didn't *need* it) - this particular cancer is personal to me so I'd like to support this cause.