[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