Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month

Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month runs every September to highlight a cancer found in the thyroid gland and to increase awareness of early symptoms.

What is Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month?

Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month is held every year to raise awareness of thyroid cancer, its signs, symptoms and successful treatment.

When is Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month 2027?

Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month runs every year in September. This year, it will run from 1-30 September.

What is thyroid cancer?

Thyroid cancer is a type of cancer found in the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland produces hormones and is in the front of the neck, just below the voice box. The most common types of thyroid cancer are papillary and follicular cancer, and they often affect teenagers and adults, especially women. Thyroid cancer has a high success rate for treatment.

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Child Cancer Smart

Childhood cancer is the most common cause of death by disease for children in the UK, and many experience long delays in diagnosis. Delayed diagnosis of cancer can lead to worse survival for patients and poor long-term health for survivors.

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Antonia's story

Antonia Rubio was diagnosed with thyroid cancer when she was 24 in 2023. Here, for Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month, she tells us about the difficulties she faced in getting diagnosed, why it’s important to keep advocating for yourself when…

How is childhood cancer different to adult cancer?

Childhood cancer is different from adult cancer in many ways. It is still quite rare, and the types of cancer children develop often affect the blood, brain, spinal cord, or lymphatic system. Unlike some adult cancers, most childhood cancers are not linked to lifestyle choices, and the cause is often unknown.

Treatment options need to consider a child’s growth, development, and long-term health. Childhood cancer symptoms can often look like common childhood illnesses; it’s important to speak to a doctor if symptoms are persistent, progressive, or occur in clusters. Thanks to advances in treatment, more and more children are surviving, so care also focuses on their well-being and managing any long-term effects.

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How CCLG supports those affected by cancer

At CCLG, we bring together the children and young people’s cancer community. Our network of dedicated professional members work together in treatment, care and research to help shape a future where all children with cancer survive and live happy, healthy and independent lives. We also fund research, support initiatives and collaborate, both nationally and internationally, to drive forward improvements in childhood cancer.