Presidential Documents

58429 

Federal Register 

Vol. 73, No. 194 

Monday, October 6, 2008 

Title 3— 

The President 

Proclamation 8297 of October 1, 2008 

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, 2008 

By the President of the United States of America 

A Proclamation 

During National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we underscore our commitment to fighting and preventing this devastating disease. Breast cancer is 

one of the most common types of cancer among women, and we must 

strengthen our support of those who are living with this disease while 

continuing to work toward a cure. 

Breast cancer can be attributed to many factors, including age, genetics, 

obesity, and family history. Women who exercise regularly, maintain healthy 

diets, and have yearly visits with their doctors are less likely to get breast 

cancer. Various screening measures such as mammograms, regular breast 

self-exams, and clinical breast exams can help detect cancer before it has 

a chance to spread. Early detection allows for early intervention, helps 

make treatment more effective, and gives hope to patients and saves lives. 

America leads the world in medical research, and my Administration will 

continue to support efforts to treat and cure breast cancer. Since 2005, 

the Cancer Genome Atlas has studied the genetic sources of all types of 

cancer, and last year, I signed the ‘‘National Breast and Cervical Cancer 

Early Detection Program Reauthorization Act of 2007,’’ which will help 

millions of low-income and uninsured women get the screenings they need 

to detect cancer early. First Lady Laura Bush has encouraged women around 

the world to take charge of their health and emphasized the importance 

of screenings and early detection. In partnership with Federal agencies, 

State health agencies, and other medical professionals, my Administration 

has taken action to improve our Nation’s healthcare system and helped 

promote the prevention, detection, and treatment of breast cancer. 

This month, we honor those currently battling the disease and all who 

have survived the fight against breast cancer. We are inspired by their 

strength and determination. We recognize and applaud the hard-working 

caregivers and researchers who are dedicated to providing comfort and assistance to those with breast cancer and to treating and curing this disease. 

We also remember those lost to breast cancer and extend our thoughts 

and prayers to their families. 

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 the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim October 2008 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 first day of 

October, in the year of our Lord two thousand eight, and of the Independence 

of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-third. 

[FR Doc. E8–23724 

Filed 10–3–08; 8:45 am] 

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