[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 6]
[House]
[Pages 8182-8183]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      NATIONAL CANCER SURVIVOR DAY

  (Mr. PAULSEN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. PAULSEN. Mr. Speaker, on Sunday, many families across Minnesota 
and across the country took the time to recognize National Cancer 
Survivor Day.
  Last year, more than 28,000 Minnesotans were diagnosed with cancer. 
And while there's hardly anyone who doesn't know a loved one or friend 
who has suffered from cancer, the good news is that 13.7 million 
Americans have won their battle against this terrible disease.

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  One great Twin Cities organization working to ensure that those 
struggling with cancer do not face it alone is the new Gilda's Club 
that opened up in Minnetonka, Minnesota, recently.
  The American Cancer Society is now setting aggressive goals for the 
reduction of cancer. Prevention and early detection are key to reaching 
these goals.
  Thanks to advances in medical innovation, it's estimated that over 
the next 10 years, millions more Americans will have a chance at life 
after cancer.
  Mr. Speaker, let's celebrate with those who have won their fight, as 
they offer hope that all cancer patients may someday be able to proudly 
say that they too are cancer survivors.

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