[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