With September marking Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month, Episcopal Health Services (EHS) Chairman of Surgery Dr. Sheldon H. Genack, MD, FACS, stressed the importance of proper thyroid care and early detection. Dr. Genack is a fellowship-trained, double board-certified specialist in otolaryngology, which entails head and neck surgery, as well as facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. He noted there are actions people can take to maintain thyroid health and recognize warning signs. “Thyroid health is often overlooked, but early detection is key to successful outcomes,” Dr. Genack said. “Patients should be aware of risk factors such as family history and changes in the size or feel of thyroid nodules.