[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 119, 109th Congress, 1st Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

 
PROCLAMATION 7919--AUG. 29, 2005
Proclamation 7919 of August 29, 2005
National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Ovarian cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer deaths among women
in the United States. Each year, thousands of women are diagnosed with
ovarian cancer, and thousands die from the disease. During National
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, we strive to raise awareness of ovarian
cancer and promote early detection and treatment of this disease.
Early detection is essential to the successful treatment of ovarian
cancer. The 5-year survival rate is higher than 90 percent for ovarian
cancer patients whose disease is caught during the first stage of
development. Most ovarian cancer cases are diagnosed at an advanced
stage, however, because no reliable screening test exists for the
disease. Because the early signs of ovarian cancer are easy to miss and
often resemble the signs of other conditions, it is important for women
to talk with their doctors about detection and be aware of the risk
factors and symptoms of this cancer.
There is more we need to learn about how best to prevent, detect, and
treat ovarian cancer. The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is currently
sponsoring a study on genetic and environmental factors that may
increase the risk of ovarian cancer. In addition, the NCI is sponsoring
clinical trials to explore new ways to screen for and detect ovarian
cancer. Researchers are studying new treatment options, including
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cal therapies, anticancer drugs, vaccines, and other therapies to treat
resistant forms of ovarian cancer. The Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention will spend almost $4.6 million, and the Department of
Defense's Ovarian Cancer Research Program will invest an estimated $10
million.
As we observe National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, we recognize the
courage and strength of women battling ovarian cancer, and of their
families and friends who love and support them. Our Nation is grateful
for the hard work and commitment of our dedicated researchers and
medical professionals. With continued effort, we can raise awareness of
ovarian cancer and find new ways to prevent and treat this deadly
disease.
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 2005 as National
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. I call upon government officials,
businesses, communities, health care professionals, educators,
volunteers, and all people of the United States to continue our Nation's
strong commitment to preventing and treating ovarian cancer.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-ninth day of
August, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
thirtieth.
GEORGE W. BUSH