Presidential Documents

51995 

Federal Register 

Vol. 70, No. 168 

Wednesday, August 31, 2005 

Title 3— 

The President 

Proclamation 7919 of August 29, 2005 

National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, 2005 

By the President of the United States of America 

A Proclamation 

Ovarian cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer deaths among women 

in the United States. Each year, thousands of women are diagnosed with 

ovarian cancer, and thousands die from the disease. During National Ovarian 

Cancer Awareness Month, we strive to raise awareness of ovarian cancer 

and promote early detection and treatment of this disease. 

Early detection is essential to the successful treatment of ovarian cancer. 

The 5-year survival rate is higher than 90 percent for ovarian cancer patients 

whose disease is caught during the first stage of development. Most ovarian 

cancer cases are diagnosed at an advanced stage, however, because no reliable 

screening test exists for the disease. Because the early signs of ovarian 

cancer are easy to miss and often resemble the signs of other conditions, 

it is important for women to talk with their doctors about detection and 

be aware of the risk factors and symptoms of this cancer. 

There is more we need to learn about how best to prevent, detect, and 

treat ovarian cancer. The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is currently sponsoring a study on genetic and environmental factors that may increase the 

risk of ovarian cancer. In addition, the NCI is sponsoring clinical trials 

to explore new ways to screen for and detect ovarian cancer. Researchers 

are studying new treatment options, including biological therapies, anticancer 

drugs, vaccines, and other therapies to treat resistant forms of ovarian cancer. 

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will spend almost $4.6 

million, and the Department of Defense’s Ovarian Cancer Research Program 

will invest an estimated $10 million. 

As we observe National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, we recognize 

the courage and strength of women battling ovarian cancer, and of their 

families and friends who love and support them. Our Nation is grateful 

for the hard work and commitment of our dedicated researchers and medical 

professionals. With continued effort, we can raise awareness of ovarian 

cancer and find new ways to prevent and treat this deadly disease. 

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 2005 as 

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

businesses, communities, health care professionals, educators, volunteers, 

and all people of the United States to continue our Nation’s strong commitment to preventing and treating ovarian cancer. 

51996 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 168 / Wednesday, August 31, 2005 / 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 five, and of the 

Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirtieth. 

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