[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 120, 109th Congress, 2nd Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

120 STAT. 3781
 
PROCLAMATION 7992--MAR. 29, 2006



Proclamation 7992 of March 29, 2006
Cancer Control Month, 2006
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
During National Cancer Control Month, we continue the fight against
cancer and work to reduce the risk of this deadly disease among our
citizens.
Cancer survival rates are increasing, with approximately 10 million
survivors in the United States. New understanding of diseases, better
diagnostic tools, and innovative treatments help provide hope and
healing to those who have been diagnosed with cancer. Across our
country, cancer patients are living longer and fuller lives.
Despite these advances, cancer is still the second leading cause of
death in our country, and some cancers, such as breast, prostate, lung,
leukemia, and melanoma, continue to be too prevalent. By increasing
public awareness and encouraging people to take appropriate steps to
protect themselves, we can help prevent certain types of cancer.
Individuals can reduce the risk of developing the disease by avoiding
tobacco and excessive alcohol and by making healthy lifestyle choices.
These include eating well, exercising regularly, and avoiding
significant weight gain. I also encourage all Americans to get regular
preventive screenings and speak with a health care provider about
additional ways to reduce the risk of developing cancer.
My Administration is dedicated to furthering our progress in the fight
against cancer. We lead the world in cutting-edge medical research, and
I have requested $5.9 billion in my fiscal year 2007 Budget for cancer-
related activities within the Department of Health and Human Services.
America will continue to aggressively fight cancer, encourage innovative
research, and spread hope to those affected.
As we observe Cancer Control Month, I commend the strength and courage
of cancer survivors, whose perseverance is an inspiration to all
Americans. Our Nation is grateful for the generosity and skill of our
medical professionals. These healers, along with the loving family
members and friends of cancer patients, reflect the compassionate spirit
of our people and help build a healthier future for our citizens. Cancer
can be prevented, treated, and defeated, and we will continue to strive
to reach the day when the battle to beat cancer has been won.
In 1938, the Congress of the United States passed a joint resolution (52
Stat. 148; 36 U.S.C. 103) as amended, requesting the President to issue
an annual proclamation declaring April as ``Cancer Control Month.''
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, do hereby proclaim April 2006 as Cancer Control Month. I
encourage citizens, government agencies, private businesses, nonprofit
organizations, and other interested groups to join in activities that
will increase awareness of how to prevent and control cancer.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-ninth day of
March, in the year of our Lord two thousand six, and of


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the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
thirtieth.
GEORGE W. BUSH