[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 145 (Thursday, October 8, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2465]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

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                          HON. DARRELL E. ISSA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, October 7, 2009

  Mr. ISSA. Madam Speaker, today I rise in support of October as Breast 
Cancer Awareness Month.
  Many of us have concerns for family and friends impacted by breast 
cancer. This month we must take those concerns and turn the emotion 
into action.
  According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the most 
commonly diagnosed form of cancer in women in California and the United 
States as a whole. It is the second most common cause of cancer death. 
The California Cancer Registry estimates that each year, more than 
25,000 California women develop breast cancer and over 4,000 die as a 
result. California represents a large portion of the 192,370 new cases 
of breast cancer that have been diagnosed in 2009 alone.
  This disease is not gender specific; it will develop in approximately 
almost 2,000 men this year as well. Early detection and treatment for 
both sexes has resulted in 2.5 million breast cancer survivors in the 
United States.
  We must continue to encourage all women and men to undergo 
mammography screening, as it is the most effective test to determine 
the presence of breast cancer. To do so, I have joined with my 
colleagues to cosponsor the Breast Cancer Education and Awareness 
Requires Learning Young Act of 2009. This bill will enhance efforts to 
increase public awareness regarding the threats posed by breast cancer 
to young women and men, as well as to enhance campaigns that will 
further educate the community on the risk factors of breast cancer and 
the importance of early detection.
  I am proud to stand today with my colleagues to recognize the 
importance of continuing efforts to enhance awareness and preventative 
actions.

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