Awareness Month

Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month

September 1 – 30, 2026 Recurs yearly

Healthcare professional examining a woman’s neck during a consultation about thyroid health and cancer.

2026 Theme

Thyroid Cancer Awareness, Early Detection and Better Care

Blue, Teal & Pink Ribbon, representing Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month

Campaign Representation

Officially represented by the Blue, Teal & Pink Symbol.

Campaign Description

Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month is an annual campaign that raises awareness of thyroid cancer, promotes recognition of early signs and symptoms, encourages timely diagnosis and appropriate treatment, and supports research, survivorship, and improved quality of life for people affected by thyroid cancer.

Theme Focus

The 2026 theme focuses on improving awareness of thyroid cancer, recognizing possible signs and risk factors, supporting appropriate evaluation and diagnosis, promoting evidence-based care, and advancing research toward better outcomes and cures.

Key Priorities

  • Know thyroid cancer: understand the different types of thyroid cancer and how they can differ in behaviour and treatment.
  • Recognise possible signs: awareness of thyroid or neck changes that may warrant medical assessment.
  • Understand risk: recognise relevant risk factors, including previous radiation exposure and certain inherited conditions.
  • Promote appropriate evaluation: encourage professional assessment of concerning thyroid or neck findings rather than relying on self-diagnosis.
  • Support evidence-based treatment: highlight the importance of specialist care and treatment tailored to the type and characteristics of the cancer.
  • Support survivors: recognise that follow-up and long-term care can be an important part of thyroid cancer management.
  • Advance research: support research aimed at improving diagnosis, treatment and outcomes.

Key Concepts

  • Thyroid cancer
  • Thyroid nodule
  • Thyroid gland
  • Papillary thyroid cancer
  • Follicular thyroid cancer
  • Medullary thyroid cancer
  • Anaplastic thyroid cancer
  • Neck lump
  • Thyroid ultrasound
  • Fine-needle aspiration
  • Biopsy
  • Thyroid function tests
  • Thyroidectomy
  • Radioactive iodine
  • Active surveillance
  • Recurrence
  • Cancer survivorship
  • Risk factors
  • Early detection.

Campaign Resources & Support

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