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Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 170 / Friday, September 1, 2006 / Presidential Documents 52283 

Proclamation 8045 of August 29, 2006 

National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, 2006 

By the President of the United States of America 

A Proclamation 

The United States continues to move forward in its fight against cancer, 

yet an estimated 27,000 American sons, fathers, brothers, and husbands 

will be lost to prostate cancer this year. As we observe National Prostate 

Cancer Awareness Month, we underscore our commitment to defeating prostate cancer by raising awareness about its risk factors, promoting the importance of early detection and treatment, and advancing our understanding 

of the disease and how to stop it. 

Medical research has shown that there are steps men can take to reduce 

their chance of developing prostate cancer. For many men, regular exercise 

and healthy eating habits may decrease the likelihood of developing this 

deadly disease. Men over the age of 50, African-American men, and men 

with family medical histories that include prostate cancer face the greatest 

risk—and they can realize the greatest benefits from early detection, when 

treatment is most effective. All men should discuss their risk of prostate 

cancer with their physicians, determine the best screening and early-detection 

options, and adopt healthy lifestyles. Young men are also encouraged to 

find out whether a family member has ever been diagnosed with prostate 

cancer and to seek medical advice at an earlier age if a medical history 

exists. 

The progress we have made in the battle against prostate cancer is remarkable, 

yet more work remains. America leads the world in cutting-edge medical 

research, and the Federal Government will continue to do its part to support 

work that will lead to better diagnostic tools and innovative treatments 

for prostate cancer. By providing substantial funding for programs at the 

National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute, Centers for Disease 

Control and Prevention, and Department of Defense, my Administration 

aims to improve our ability to prevent, detect, treat, and ultimately cure 

prostate cancer. 

During National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, America honors the 

victims and survivors of prostate cancer and applauds the family members 

and friends who provide love and encouragement. We also commend the 

medical professionals and researchers who are working to administer care, 

improve treatments, and find cures. Prostate cancer can be defeated, and 

we will continue this fight until the day when the battle to beat prostate 

cancer has been won. 

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States 

of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution 

and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim September 2006 as 

National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. I call upon government officials, 

businesses, communities, health care professionals, educators, and the people 

of the United States to reaffirm our Nation’s strong and ongoing campaign 

against prostate cancer. 


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52284 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 170 / Friday, September 1, 2006 / Presidential Documents 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-ninth 

day of August in the year of our Lord two thousand six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-first. 

[FR Doc. 06–7432 

Filed 8–31–06; 8:45 am] 

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