[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 163 (Thursday, October 27, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1948]
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            HONORING NATIONAL BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

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                      HON. MICHAEL G. FITZPATRICK

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 27, 2011

  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of National 
Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For those of you who do not know, 
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Founded in 1985, this is an 
annual campaign by various breast cancer organizations to increase 
awareness of the disease. Part of the awareness includes educating the 
public about early detection, the cause, diagnosis, treatment, and 
support for survivors.
  Not long ago, I survived my fight with cancer, and since then, I have 
made it a top priority to help others overcome this terrible disease. 
Along with Congresswoman Betty Sutton, I introduced the Breast Cancer 
Recovery Improvement Act (H.R. 2510) to provide critical medical 
devices to women recovering from post-mastectomy breast cancer surgery.
  The American people have become much more aware of this deadly 
disease. Today, on the 25th anniversary, I'd like to thank all of the 
people who have been involved with National Breast Cancer Awareness 
Month. Be it wearing a pink ribbon to pledge your support, or giving a 
donation for cancer research, it all plays an important part in 
promoting the message, so that way we can finally find a cure for this 
disease.

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