[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 193 (Thursday, October 4, 2018)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 50241-50242]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-21811]


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                Proclamation 9791 of September 28, 2018

                
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, 2018

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                During National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we 
                recognize the women and men who courageously fight to 
                survive, detect, treat, prevent, and support survivors 
                of this devastating disease. Our Nation vows to honor 
                the loving memory of those lost to this disease, and we 
                pray for their grieving families. We reaffirm our 
                ongoing commitment to defeat breast cancer through 
                education, early detection, and innovative research.

                In the United States this year, more than 260,000 women 
                and approximately 2,600 men will likely be diagnosed 
                with breast cancer. The statistics are frightening and 
                staggering, yet we are encouraged to know that survival 
                rates have drastically improved in recent years due to 
                increased awareness and innovative advancements in 
                early detection and treatment. The First Lady and I 
                encourage all Americans to be proactive in the crusade 
                against this deadly disease. This includes seeking the 
                advice of healthcare providers, who can better educate 
                patients of the importance of getting appropriate 
                cancer screening tests at the right time, knowing their 
                family history and other risk factors, and making 
                lifestyle changes that may reduce the possibility of 
                breast cancer.

                My Administration is committed to supporting our 
                Nation's dedicated researchers in their diligent 
                efforts to advance medical breakthroughs that will save 
                and improve lives. Earlier this year, I signed into law 
                Federal ``Right to Try'' legislation, which provides 
                those diagnosed with a terminal illness expanded 
                options for treatment that could save their lives. 
                Cutting-edge developments in the fight against breast 
                cancer include interventions and treatments that are 
                more effective and less debilitating. Recently, a 
                groundbreaking national study found that most women 
                with an early-stage diagnosis of the most common type 
                of breast cancer can safely forgo chemotherapy. Such 
                research will continue to assist medical professionals 
                in devising optimal recommendations for their patients 
                and help Americans make informed healthcare choices.

                American physicians, researchers, public health 
                professionals, and advocates have made tremendous 
                progress in the fight against breast cancer, which is 
                evident by the decline in mortality rates from this 
                disease nationwide. Each life is precious. For this 
                reason, we continue to pursue greater understanding of 
                this disease, support pioneering research, promote 
                effective prevention strategies, and ensure broad 
                access to healthcare screenings. Together, we can usher 
                in a new era of hope in the fight against breast cancer 
                and anticipate the victorious day when this disease no 
                longer plagues our Nation.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, 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 2018 as 
                National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I encourage 
                citizens, government agencies, private businesses, 
                nonprofit organizations, the media, and other 
                interested groups to increase awareness of how 
                Americans can fight breast cancer. I also invite the 
                Governors of the States and Territories and officials

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                of other areas subject to the jurisdiction of the 
                United States to join me in recognizing National Breast 
                Cancer Awareness Month.

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

[FR Doc. 2018-21811
Filed 10-3-18; 11:15 am]
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