[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 170 (Friday, September 1, 2006)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 52283-52284]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-7432]


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                Proclamation 8045 of August 29, 2006

                
National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, 2006

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                The United States continues to move forward in its 
                fight against cancer, yet an estimated 27,000 American 
                sons, fathers, brothers, and husbands will be lost to 
                prostate cancer this year. As we observe National 
                Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, we underscore our 
                commitment to defeating prostate cancer by raising 
                awareness about its risk factors, promoting the 
                importance of early detection and treatment, and 
                advancing our understanding of the disease and how to 
                stop it.

                Medical research has shown that there are steps men can 
                take to reduce their chance of developing prostate 
                cancer. For many men, regular exercise and healthy 
                eating habits may decrease the likelihood of developing 
                this deadly disease. Men over the age of 50, African-
                American men, and men with family medical histories 
                that include prostate cancer face the greatest risk--
                and they can realize the greatest benefits from early 
                detection, when treatment is most effective. All men 
                should discuss their risk of prostate cancer with their 
                physicians, determine the best screening and early-
                detection options, and adopt healthy lifestyles. Young 
                men are also encouraged to find out whether a family 
                member has ever been diagnosed with prostate cancer and 
                to seek medical advice at an earlier age if a medical 
                history exists.

                The progress we have made in the battle against 
                prostate cancer is remarkable, yet more work remains. 
                America leads the world in cutting-edge medical 
                research, and the Federal Government will continue to 
                do its part to support work that will lead to better 
                diagnostic tools and innovative treatments for prostate 
                cancer. By providing substantial funding for programs 
                at the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer 
                Institute, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 
                and Department of Defense, my Administration aims to 
                improve our ability to prevent, detect, treat, and 
                ultimately cure prostate cancer.

                During National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, 
                America honors the victims and survivors of prostate 
                cancer and applauds the family members and friends who 
                provide love and encouragement. We also commend the 
                medical professionals and researchers who are working 
                to administer care, improve treatments, and find cures. 
                Prostate cancer can be defeated, and we will continue 
                this fight until the day when the battle to beat 
                prostate cancer has been won.

                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 September 2006 as National 
                Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. I call upon government 
                officials, businesses, communities, health care 
                professionals, educators, and the people of the United 
                States to reaffirm our Nation's strong and ongoing 
                campaign against prostate cancer.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                twenty-ninth day of August in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand six, and of the Independence of the United 
                States of America the two hundred and thirty-first. 
                
                
                    (Presidential Sig.)

[FR Doc. 06-7432
Filed 8-31-06; 8:45 am]
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