[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 19]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 25379]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                 NATIONAL BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

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                          HON. LORETTA SANCHEZ

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 21, 2009

  Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today to 
recognize ``National Breast Cancer Awareness Month'' during its 25th 
anniversary year.
  National Breast Cancer Awareness Month has been at the forefront of 
raising awareness of breast cancer issues and has continued to evolve 
along with the national dialogue on breast cancer.
  I am a strong advocate for organizations that are dedicated to 
educating and empowering women to take charge of their own breast 
health by practicing regular self-breast exams and scheduling annual 
mammograms.
  In my district in Orange County, California, I am proud of the 
numerous health fairs that promote prevention among our ethnic 
populations, who tend to be more reluctant to get examined than other 
populations.
  My own staff has been involved in this effort. Laura Martinez, my 
casework supervisor, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2006. She 
underwent a mastectomy, received radiation treatment and is currently 
taking Tamoxifin.
  She has been involved with the American Cancer Society, has shared 
her testimony, and formed ``Laura's Lifeline'' team to Race for the 
Cure.
  I recognize that many strides have been made in breast cancer 
awareness and treatment but there still remains much to be 
accomplished.

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