[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 193 (Wednesday, October 6, 2004)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 59759-59760]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-22624]


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 Title 3--
 The President

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                Proclamation 7823 of October 1, 2004

                
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, 2004

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                During National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we raise 
                awareness of this deadly disease, encourage early 
                detection, and support research to find a cure.

                Prevention and early detection are key to winning the 
                fight against breast cancer. Although the exact cause 
                of the disease is unknown, factors that can affect the 
                risk of developing cancer include age, general health, 
                and family history. This year, estimates are that over 
                200,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. 
                Regular screening for breast cancer continues to be the 
                most effective way to detect this disease early and to 
                save lives, and mammograms are the best screening tool 
                we currently have. Women should talk to their health 
                care providers about their breast cancer risk.

                To improve the quality of life and find a cure for 
                those affected by breast cancer, we are learning more 
                about its causes. The National Institutes of Health has 
                invested an estimated $700 million this year alone on 
                breast cancer research and will spend more next year. 
                The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has 
                devoted over $200 million this year and more next year 
                for an early detection program that promotes mammograms 
                and helps low-income women afford screenings for breast 
                and cervical cancer. The Department of Defense also 
                invested approximately $150 million for its Breast 
                Cancer Research program in 2004. This funding will help 
                lead to better treatments for cancer patients and new 
                hope for countless Americans and their families.

                We salute breast cancer survivors for their courage and 
                perseverance. Their courageous battle against cancer is 
                an inspiration to countless Americans, and their 
                willingness to share their stories and experiences 
                helps spread awareness and offers hope and comfort to 
                cancer patients across the country. Together with 
                health care professionals, researchers, and family 
                members, we can improve the lives of those suffering 
                from this disease and win the fight against breast 
                cancer.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the 
                United States of America, by virtue of the authority 
                vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United 
                States, do hereby proclaim October 2004 as National 
                Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I call upon Government 
                officials, businesses, communities, health care 
                professionals, educators, volunteers, and all the 
                people of the United States to continue our Nation's 
                strong commitment to controlling and curing breast 
                cancer.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                first day of October, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand four, and of the Independence of the United 
                States of America the two hundred and twenty-ninth.

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[FR Doc. 04-22624
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