[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 193 (Thursday, October 4, 2012)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 60605-60606]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-24658]


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                Proclamation 8874 of October 1, 2012

                
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, 2012

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                Breast cancer touches the lives of Americans from every 
                background and in every community across our Nation. 
                Though we have made great strides in combatting this 
                devastating illness, more than 200,000 women will be 
                diagnosed with breast cancer this year, and tens of 
                thousands are expected to lose their lives to the 
                disease. During National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, 
                we honor those we have lost, lend our strength to those 
                who carry on the fight, and pledge to educate ourselves 
                and our loved ones about this tragic disease.

                Though the exact causes of breast cancer are unknown, 
                understanding its risk factors is essential to 
                prevention. Older women and those who have a personal 
                or family history of breast cancer are among those at 
                greater risk of developing the illness. Early detection 
                is also key in the fight against breast cancer. Getting 
                recommended screening mammograms can help to detect 
                breast cancer early. I encourage women and men to speak 
                with their health care provider about breast cancer, 
                and to visit www.Cancer.gov to learn more about 
                symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

                My Administration remains committed to ensuring access 
                to quality health care that includes preventive 
                services for women. Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, 
                many health plans are required to cover mammograms and 
                other recommended cancer screenings without co-pays or 
                deductibles. Starting in 2014, it will also ensure that 
                no American can be denied health insurance because of a 
                pre-existing condition--including breast cancer.

                This month, we stand with the mothers, daughters, 
                sisters, aunts, and friends who have been affected by 
                breast cancer, and we recognize the ongoing efforts of 
                dedicated advocates, researchers, and health care 
                providers who strive each day to defeat this terrible 
                disease. In memory of the loved ones we have lost and 
                inspired by the resilience of those living with the 
                disease, let us strengthen our resolve to lead our 
                Nation toward a future free from cancer in all its 
                forms.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the 
                United States of America, by virtue of the authority 
                vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the 
                United States, do hereby proclaim October 2012 as 
                National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I encourage 
                citizens, government agencies, private businesses, 
                nonprofit organizations, and all other interested 
                groups to join in activities that will increase 
                awareness of what Americans can do to prevent 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 twelve, and of the Independence of the United 
                States of America the two hundred and thirty-seventh.
                
                
                    (Presidential Sig.)

[FR Doc. 2012-24658
Filed 10-3-12; 8:45 am]
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