[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 48 (Monday, March 12, 2001)]
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The President





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Proclamation 7415--National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, 2001
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                Proclamation 7415 of March 8, 2001

                
National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, 2001

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                Last year, approximately 130,000 new cases of 
                colorectal cancer were diagnosed in the United States. 
                This is a startling number. Late diagnosis is one 
                reason why colorectal cancer, cancer of the colon and 
                rectum, is the second leading cause of cancer-related 
                deaths for Americans. The disease strikes men and women 
                with almost equal frequency and often progresses 
                without symptoms. Fortunately, colorectal cancer is 
                usually curable when discovered early, and early 
                diagnosis is possible through regular screenings. 
                Regular screenings are particularly important for 
                persons age 50 or older. Regular screenings are also 
                important for individuals considered at higher risk for 
                the disease.

                Widespread screening for colorectal cancer could save 
                up to 30,000 lives a year, if all cases were found at 
                an early stage. To raise awareness about the disease 
                and to encourage regular screening, the Cancer Research 
                Foundation of America, the National Colorectal Cancer 
                Roundtable, and the American Digestive Health 
                Foundation have joined together to encourage Americans 
                to observe March 2001 as National Colorectal Cancer 
                Awareness Month.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the 
                United States of America, by virtue of the authority 
                vested in me by the Constitution of the United States, 
                do hereby proclaim March 2001 as National Colorectal 
                Cancer Awareness Month. By supporting continued 
                education about this disease and research into 
                treatment and prevention, Americans can help stop 
                colorectal cancer and save many lives.

                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                eighth day of March, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand one, and of the Independence of the United 
                States of America the two hundred and twenty-fifth.

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