[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 193 (Friday, October 4, 2013)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 61805-61806]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-24382]


 
 
                         Presidential Documents 
 
 

  Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 193 / Friday, October 4, 2013 / 
Presidential Documents  

[[Page 61805]]


                Proclamation 9028 of September 30, 2013

                
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, 2013

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                Every October, America stands in solidarity with those 
                battling breast cancer and those at risk for breast 
                cancer. This disease touches every corner of the United 
                States--in 2013 alone, more than 230,000 women and over 
                2,000 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer, and 
                tens of thousands will die from it. As we observe 
                National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we salute the 
                women and men who dedicate themselves to prevention, 
                detection, and treatment; we show our support for every 
                individual and every family struggling with breast 
                cancer; and we pause to remember those we have lost.

                Over the past two decades, our Nation has made strides 
                in the fight against breast cancer. While we still do 
                not know the exact causes, we do know that some women 
                are at an increased risk of developing this disease, 
                including those who have a personal or family history, 
                who are older, or who are overweight or obese after 
                menopause. Because early detection can decrease the 
                risk of death from breast cancer, I encourage women to 
                speak with their doctors about recommended mammograms 
                and clinical breast exams. Whether you are looking for 
                information about breast cancer prevention, treatment 
                of metastatic breast cancer, or information about the 
                latest research, all Americans can learn more by 
                visiting www.Cancer.gov.

                Last year, my Administration invested over half a 
                billion dollars in breast cancer research. We proudly 
                support studies aimed at discovering better screening 
                methods, developing more effective treatments, and 
                improving our understanding of this disease.

                And because everyone should have access to preventive 
                services, the Affordable Care Act requires most health 
                insurance plans to fully cover recommended breast 
                cancer screenings. This law also prohibits insurers 
                from setting lifetime dollar limits on coverage, or 
                from dropping coverage because of errors on paperwork. 
                Beginning in 2014, companies will no longer be able to 
                put dollar limits on annual benefits or deny insurance 
                because of pre-existing conditions, including breast 
                cancer. And starting October 1, Americans can visit 
                www.HealthCare.gov to shop for affordable coverage in 
                the new Health Insurance Marketplace.

                This month, we reaffirm our commitment to reduce the 
                burden of breast cancer. We join hands with our 
                mothers, daughters, sisters, and friends. We renew our 
                support for increased access to screenings and care, 
                and we advance the innovative research that will usher 
                in a new era in the fight against breast cancer.

                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 2013 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.

[[Page 61806]]

                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                thirtieth day of September, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand thirteen, and of the Independence of the 
                United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
                eighth.
                
                
                    (Presidential Sig.)

[FR Doc. 2013-24382
Filed 10-3-13; 8:45 am]
Billing code 3295-F4