    [United States Statutes at Large, Volume 133, 116th Congress, 1st Session]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

    Proclamation 9936 of September 30, 2019

    National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, 2019

    By the President of the United States of America

    A Proclamation

    During National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, our Nation honors the
    courage and strength of the over 3.4 million Americans who are battling
    this terrible disease and remembers loved ones whose lives have been
    affected by breast cancer. In memory of those we have lost, we pledge
    never to waver from our ongoing search for effective and innovative
    medical advancements to treat and prevent this disease.
    In the United States, more than 268,000 women and approximately 2,600
    men are diagnosed with breast cancer annually. While deaths from breast
    cancer have declined over time, it remains the second most common form
    of cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death overall among
    American women, with a staggering 41,000 lives lost

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    each year. For this reason, Melania and I urge our fellow Americans,
    especially those who have a family history or may be at increased risk,
    to consult with their healthcare providers about the individual
    likelihood of developing breast cancer. Early detection and regular
    screening mammograms, followed by timely treatment upon diagnosis, can
    significantly improve a patient's chance of survival.
    My Administration continues to support the cutting-edge research needed
    to develop treatments that may save the lives of breast cancer patients.
    Since my first day in office, I have eliminated burdensome regulations,
    allowing researchers to more easily develop new drugs that can be
    approved quickly by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Just this
    year, the FDA has approved several new therapies for the treatment of
    breast cancer. Additionally, last year, I signed into law the Federal
    ``Right to Try'' legislation, which allows those diagnosed with a
    terminal illness greater access to lifesaving drugs. The expanded
    options for patients also allow researchers to better understand the
    safety and effectiveness of new approaches to treatment, bringing us
    closer to defeating breast cancer completely.
    This month, and throughout the year, we join together in support of our
    fellow Americans diagnosed with breast cancer, those who are in
    remission, and those who have lost loved ones to this disease. We also
    commend the skilled medical professionals and dedicated researchers who
    provide quality treatment and care to women and men across our country.
    As one Nation, we will continue to strive for a future in which every
    American may enjoy a long, healthy life free from the threat of cancer.
    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 2019 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 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 thirtieth day of
    September, in the year of our Lord two thousand nineteen, and of the
    Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
    fourth.
    DONALD J. TRUMP