[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 24030]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   BREAST CANCER AWARENESS AND BOCA RATON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL'S LYNNE 
                            CANCER INSTITUTE

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                             HON. RON KLEIN

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 3, 2008

  Mr. KLEIN of Florida. Madam Speaker, today I rise to recognize the 
month of October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and to commend the 
Boca Raton Community Hospital for its renewed efforts to fight breast 
cancer and to raise awareness of this disease.
  Breast cancer claims the lives of thousands of our mothers, daughters 
and sisters each year. The disease is the second most common type of 
cancer and the fifth most common cause of cancer death. Yet, if 
discovered early breast cancer can be treated and the victim's chances 
of survival greatly increased.
  Currently, 61 percent of breast cancers are diagnosed at a localized 
stage, due largely to early detection by mammography screening and 
improvements in treatment.
  In October, the Boca Raton Community Hospital hosts its 5th annual Go 
Pink Cancer Awareness Luncheon and later this year, the hospital will 
open the Eugene and Christine Lynne Cancer Institute at the Sandler 
Pavilion. This 98,000-square-foot facility will house oncology, 
chemotherapy and clinical research that will lead the fight against 
cancer in my South Florida community.
  With over 20 oncology physicians, the Institute will treat over 3,000 
patients each year. These outstanding physicians and early detection 
programs will allow more breast cancer patients and their families win 
the battle against this disease.
  Like many other families in my community, mine has been affected by 
breast cancer. This month allows each and every one of us to remember 
those who died from this disease and celebrate the triumph of those who 
have survived. I look forward to continuing the fight against cancer 
here in Congress and at home in South Florida.

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