[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 55 (Thursday, April 14, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E717]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           APPLAUDING SUSAN G. KOMEN FOR THE CURE'

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                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 14, 2011

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, understanding the 
basics regarding risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment of breast 
cancer, has made a positive continuous journey towards better 
management and victory over the disease. The American Cancer Society in 
2010 estimated that among U.S. women there would be more than 207,000 
new cases of invasive breast cancer and nearly 40,000 breast cancer 
deaths.
  However, despite the alarming numbers, there remains hope for a cure 
of this disease. Because of the efforts of Nancy G. Brinker who lost 
her sister to the fight of breast cancer, Ms. Brinker has done 
everything in her power to fulfill her promise of ending breast cancer 
forever. And, I am proud that the Susan G. Komen for the 
Cure', is headquartered in my District, the 30th 
Congressional District of Texas.
  Beyond leading the charge of eradicating breast cancer for women in 
the United States, Susan G. Komen for the Cure' remains the 
premier global leader at the forefront of the breast cancer movement 
since their 1982 inception. Komen has significantly contributed to the 
advancement of breast cancer research, education, advocacy, health 
services and social support programs in the United States and through 
partnerships in more than 50 countries as sustained by more than 
100,000 volunteers who work in a network of 124 affiliates worldwide. 
Further, the organization is attributed to investing more than $1.9 
billion to the fight for breast cancer for women. I applaud the Susan 
G. Komen for the Cure' for their accomplishments, 
dedication, and commitment to unparalleled breast cancer advocacy 
efforts. As global citizens, by educating women about the available 
predictive screening and preventive care, we can successfully help our 
women, mothers, sisters and daughters to live longer, healthier lives.

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