    [United States Statutes at Large, Volume 134, 116th Congress, 2nd Session]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

    Proclamation 10001 of March 31, 2020
    Cancer Control Month, 2020
    By the President of the United States of America
    A Proclamation
    During Cancer Control Month, we commend the unwavering courage of those
    across our country who are battling cancer and remember all who have
    been taken from us by this horrible disease. We also rejoice with the
    nearly 17 million cancer survivors in the United States who show us that
    victory over cancer is possible. We extend our sincere appreciation to
    the devoted healthcare professionals, scientists, and researchers who
    have committed their lives to discovering a cure for cancer.
    While tremendous progress has been made in the fight against cancer,
    there is still much work to be done. Cancer remains the second-leading
    cause of death in the United States. Thanks to early detection,
    preventive measures, and medical innovation, survival rates for the most
    common cancer types--lung, colorectal, breast, and prostate--have vastly
    improved, providing much-needed hope to millions of patients and their
    families nationwide. Despite the decreasing death rate from cancer of
    nearly 30 percent over the last few decades, the disease claims the
    lives of roughly 1,600 Americans daily, resulting in nearly 600,000
    deaths annually.
    Research shows that a large proportion of cancers can be prevented,
    paving the way for millions of Americans to take charge of their lives
    by avoiding unhealthy behaviors and habits as well as commonly known
    carcinogens that can cause cancer. For example, the majority of melanoma
    cancer cases diagnosed annually could have been prevented by protecting
    skin from ultraviolet radiation through the use of sunscreen with sun
    protection factor 15 or higher and other preventive measures that shield
    skin from the sun's harmful rays. Moreover, tobacco products such as
    cigarettes and cigars are responsible for almost 9 out of every 10 cases
    of lung cancer. Preventive screenings, consulting your physician when
    detecting abnormalities, and awareness of family history can be the
    difference between life and death. That is why it is critical for
    Americans to see their doctors or healthcare providers regularly and
    stick to a healthy diet and routine physical activity.
    My Administration is also working aggressively to protect our Nation's
    youth and ensure their lives are not shattered because of a cancer
    diagnosis. We initiated a new effort that invests $500 million over the
    next decade to improve pediatric cancer research. This funding will
    assist our Nation's most talented health professionals in learning more
    about the devastating cancer diagnoses our children face and finding the
    best cures. The National Institutes of Health has announced the
    Childhood Cancer Data Initiative, which supports childhood cancer
    research and aims to make it easier for researchers to learn from each
    of the approximately 16,000 children and adolescents diagnosed with
    cancer in the United States each year.
    As we observe Cancer Control Month, we honor all those we have lost to
    cancer by renewing our commitment to raising awareness, emphasizing
    prevention and early detection, supporting innovative treat-

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    ments, and
    prioritizing our health. By remaining steadfast in our dedication to
    taking preventative measures and finding a cure, we will one day defeat
    this disease.
    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 April 2020 as Cancer
    Control Month. I call upon the people of the United States to speak with
    their doctors and healthcare providers to learn more about preventative
    measures that can save lives. I encourage citizens, government agencies,
    private businesses, nonprofit organizations, and other interested groups
    to join in appropriate activities that will increase awareness of what
    Americans can do to prevent and control 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 Cancer Control Month.

    IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirty-first day of
    March, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty, and of the
    Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
    fourth.
    DONALD J. TRUMP