Presidential Documents

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Federal Register 

Vol. 72, No. 191 

Wednesday, October 3, 2007 

Title 3— 

The President 

Proclamation 8181 of September 28, 2007 

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, 2007 

By the President of the United States of America 

A Proclamation 

Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths among 

American women. During National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we 

renew our commitment to fighting this disease, raising awareness, and supporting those affected by breast cancer. 

Research has shown that several factors may increase the risk of developing 

breast cancer, including family history, age, genetics, and obesity. By making 

healthy lifestyle choices and exercising regularly, individuals can help reduce 

the risk of developing breast cancer. Mammograms, regular self-exams, and 

clinical breast exams are also vital because they can help doctors diagnose 

cancer before it has a chance to spread. When breast cancer is detected 

early, treatment is more effective, giving hope to patients and helping save 

lives. 

My Administration is committed to strengthening our Nation’s efforts against 

this devastating disease. Earlier this year I was pleased to sign the ‘‘National 

Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Reauthorization Act,’’ 

which will allow us to continue helping low-income and uninsured women 

gain access to vital cancer screening. In order to best detect and treat 

breast cancer, Federal agencies are collaborating with national organizations, 

State health agencies, and other key groups to promote important disease 

education and prevention activities. Our Nation leads the world in medical 

research, and through the dedicated efforts of thousands of Americans, we 

can build a healthier and more hopeful future for our citizens. 

During National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we remember those living 

with breast cancer and their family and friends who provide them with 

love and support. Their courage and determination are an inspiration to 

us all. We also recognize the innovative, lifesaving work of doctors, researchers, and other medical professionals. Through their efforts to prevent, detect, 

and treat breast cancer, they are helping make a difference in the lives 

of our citizens. Until we find a cure for breast cancer, we will continue 

our Nation’s fight against this disease. 

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

of America, by virtue of the power vested in me by the Constitution and 

the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim October 2007 as National 

Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I call upon Government officials, businesses, 

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

of the United States to continue our Nation’s strong commitment to preventing, treating, and ultimately curing breast cancer. 

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

day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand seven, and of 

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

thirty-second. 

[FR Doc. 07–4936 

Filed 10–2–07; 8:49 am] 

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