Cancer Control Month, 2006, 16685-16686 [06-3234]

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 63 (Monday, April 3, 2006)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 16685-16686]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-3234]



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Part VI





The President





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Proclamation 7992--Cancer Control Month, 2006



Proclamation 7993--National Child Abuse Prevention Month, 2006



Proclamation 7994--National Donate Life Month, 2006


                        Presidential Documents 



Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 63 / Monday, April 3, 2006 / 
Presidential Documents

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Title 3--
The President

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                Proclamation 7992 of March 29, 2006

                
Cancer Control Month, 2006

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                During National Cancer Control Month, we continue the 
                fight against cancer and work to reduce the risk of 
                this deadly disease among our citizens.

                Cancer survival rates are increasing, with 
                approximately 10 million survivors in the United 
                States. New understanding of diseases, better 
                diagnostic tools, and innovative treatments help 
                provide hope and healing to those who have been 
                diagnosed with cancer. Across our country, cancer 
                patients are living longer and fuller lives.

                Despite these advances, cancer is still the second 
                leading cause of death in our country, and some 
                cancers, such as breast, prostate, lung, leukemia, and 
                melanoma, continue to be too prevalent. By increasing 
                public awareness and encouraging people to take 
                appropriate steps to protect themselves, we can help 
                prevent certain types of cancer. Individuals can reduce 
                the risk of developing the disease by avoiding tobacco 
                and excessive alcohol and by making healthy lifestyle 
                choices. These include eating well, exercising 
                regularly, and avoiding significant weight gain. I also 
                encourage all Americans to get regular preventive 
                screenings and speak with a health care provider about 
                additional ways to reduce the risk of developing 
                cancer.

                My Administration is dedicated to furthering our 
                progress in the fight against cancer. We lead the world 
                in cutting-edge medical research, and I have requested 
                $5.9 billion in my fiscal year 2007 Budget for cancer-
                related activities within the Department of Health and 
                Human Services. America will continue to aggressively 
                fight cancer, encourage innovative research, and spread 
                hope to those affected.

                As we observe Cancer Control Month, I commend the 
                strength and courage of cancer survivors, whose 
                perseverance is an inspiration to all Americans. Our 
                Nation is grateful for the generosity and skill of our 
                medical professionals. These healers, along with the 
                loving family members and friends of cancer patients, 
                reflect the compassionate spirit of our people and help 
                build a healthier future for our citizens. Cancer can 
                be prevented, treated, and defeated, and we will 
                continue to strive to reach the day when the battle to 
                beat cancer has been won.

                In 1938, the Congress of the United States passed a 
                joint resolution (52 Stat. 148; 36 U.S.C. 103) as 
                amended, requesting the President to issue an annual 
                proclamation declaring April as ``Cancer Control 
                Month.''

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the 
                United States of America, do hereby proclaim April 2006 
                as Cancer Control Month. I encourage citizens, 
                government agencies, private businesses, nonprofit 
                organizations, and other interested groups to join in 
                activities that will increase awareness of how to 
                prevent and control cancer.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                twenty-ninth day of March, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand six, and of the Independence of the United 
                States of America the two hundred and thirtieth.

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[FR Doc. 06-3234
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