Special observances: National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
Federal Register: August 29, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 169)
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The President
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Proclamation 8281 of August 26, 2008
National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, 2008
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
During National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, we remember those whose lives have been affected by this deadly disease, and we underscore our commitment to battling ovarian cancer for the sake of women around the world.
Each year, thousands of American women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Many will lose their lives to this disease. Because ovarian cancer is often diagnosed at an advanced stage, it is vital for women to make regular visits to their doctors for screenings and to discuss risk factors and warning signs. Early detection is the best way to help doctors diagnose cancer before it has a chance to spread. It also makes treatment more effective and increases the chances for survival. I encourage all women to learn more about preventive measures and screening options that may help to save their lives.
America leads the world in medical research, and my
Administration remains dedicated to the fight against ovarian cancer. I signed the ``Gynecologic Cancer
Education and Awareness Act of 2005,'' or ``Johanna's
Law,'' that helps to raise awareness among women and health care providers about female reproductive cancers. Additionally, the National Institutes of
Health (NIH) and the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention are conducting important research to help make the innovative advances we need in order to eradicate this disease. NIH's Cancer Genome Atlas is also helping researchers gain a greater understanding of the genetic sources of cancer. Together, we will continue building on our progress until there is a cure for cancer. As we observe National Ovarian Cancer
Awareness Month, we honor those who have fought this disease. We also recognize the compassionate caregivers, doctors, and researchers who are dedicated to preventing, detecting, and treating ovarian cancer.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, 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 September 2008 as
National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. I call upon government officials, businesses, communities, health care professionals, educators, volunteers, and the people of the United States to continue our Nation's strong commitment to preventing and treating ovarian cancer.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-sixth day of August, in the year of our Lord two thousand eight, and of the Independence of the United
States of America the two hundred and thirty-third.
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