    [United States Statutes at Large, Volume 132, 115th Congress, 2nd Session]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

    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 Amer

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    icans can fight breast cancer. I also invite the Governors of the States
    and Territories and officials 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.
    DONALD J. TRUMP