EHE International and the Light of Life Foundation for thyroid cancer have arranged for a window display at Rockefeller Center throughout November to remind Americans to "Check Your Neck" for thyroid cancer. The display features images from the Light of Life Foundation's public awareness campaign.In a press release, the Light of Life Foundation president and founder Joan Shey, said: "Awareness is the key to early diagnosis and treatment of thyroid cancer. It's appropriate that as we head into winter and begin to wrap our wool scarves around our necks that we think about checking that vital organ that keeps our bodies regulated."
According to the press release, "Purple scarves, the symbol for LOL, will be prominent in the window display as will butterflies, which are a symbol of the thyroid."
The window display, located at 10 Rockefeller Plaza, may be viewed by the public from November 2, 2009 - November 30, 2009.
More information about the Light of Life Foundation is available online.
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I suffered with Hypo-thyroid for about 15 years. I saw several doctors including endocrinologists during that time.
Every doctor I saw said that my Hypo thyroid problem should not be a problem for my being able to control my weight. I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer about 5 yrs ago and had a thyroidectomy. No help was offered to address weight gain.I was even considered stomach stapling but the doctor said there was no way they would ever approve it. and said to just lose some weight.
A lot of doctors just don’t connect thyroid problems with weight problems.