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Vol. 74, No. 64
Monday, April 6, 2009
Title 3—
Proclamation 8354 of April 1, 2009
The President
National Cancer Control Month, 2009
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
We have achieved remarkable progress in the fight against cancer. Miracles
in medical research have helped us understand how to prevent, detect,
and treat cancer more effectively, and Americans are now more aware of
how to protect themselves from this disease.
Despite this progress, cancer continues to kill more Americans than any
other malady but heart disease. Marking National Cancer Control Month,
we recommit to the battle against cancer and emphasize the promise of
medical research and the healthy steps Americans can take to protect themselves.
To gain new ground in cancer prevention, detection, and treatment, my
Administration will continue to press for increased support for research
at the National Institutes of Health, the National Cancer Institute, the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention, and academic and other institutions.
The Federal Government plays an indispensable role in investing in this
research, which will save and improve lives for generations to come.
As researchers work daily to better understand this disease, Americans can
take steps to decrease their risk of developing cancer. Individuals of all
ages should seek regular and appropriate check-ups. These check-ups should
include screening, such as mammograms, the Pap test, and tests for colorectal
cancer, all of which can help detect cancer during its early stages.
Healthy personal habits can also reduce the risk of cancer. Smoking accounts
for thousands of cancer deaths every year, and quitting—even after many
years—can greatly reduce the risk of cancer. Physical inactivity and obesity
may cause a substantial proportion of colon, breast, endometrial, kidney,
and esophageal cancers in the United States, so maintaining physical activity
and a healthy diet can help prevent cancer, among other diseases. Finally,
moderating alcohol intake and sun exposure can help protect Americans.
Too many American families have been touched by cancer. As we observe
National Cancer Control Month, I call upon all courageous cancer patients
and survivors, health care providers, researchers, advocates, and others involved in this struggle to work together in support of our Nation’s goal
to control, and ultimately defeat, this devastating disease.
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NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States
of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution
and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim April 2009 as National
Cancer Control Month. I encourage citizens, medical institutions, government
and social service agencies, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and other
interested groups to join in activities that help control cancer.
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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 64 (Monday, April 6, 2009)]
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Part III
The President
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Proclamation 8354--National Cancer Control Month, 2009
Proclamation 8355--National Child Abuse Prevention Month, 2009
Proclamation 8356--National Donate Life Month, 2009
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Title 3--
The President
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Proclamation 8354 of April 1, 2009
National Cancer Control Month, 2009
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
We have achieved remarkable progress in the fight
against cancer. Miracles in medical research have
helped us understand how to prevent, detect, and treat
cancer more effectively, and Americans are now more
aware of how to protect themselves from this disease.
Despite this progress, cancer continues to kill more
Americans than any other malady but heart disease.
Marking National Cancer Control Month, we recommit to
the battle against cancer and emphasize the promise of
medical research and the healthy steps Americans can
take to protect themselves.
To gain new ground in cancer prevention, detection, and
treatment, my Administration will continue to press for
increased support for research at the National
Institutes of Health, the National Cancer Institute,
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and
academic and other institutions. The Federal Government
plays an indispensable role in investing in this
research, which will save and improve lives for
generations to come.
As researchers work daily to better understand this
disease, Americans can take steps to decrease their
risk of developing cancer. Individuals of all ages
should seek regular and appropriate check-ups. These
check-ups should include screening, such as mammograms,
the Pap test, and tests for colorectal cancer, all of
which can help detect cancer during its early stages.
Healthy personal habits can also reduce the risk of
cancer. Smoking accounts for thousands of cancer deaths
every year, and quitting--even after many years--can
greatly reduce the risk of cancer. Physical inactivity
and obesity may cause a substantial proportion of
colon, breast, endometrial, kidney, and esophageal
cancers in the United States, so maintaining physical
activity and a healthy diet can help prevent cancer,
among other diseases. Finally, moderating alcohol
intake and sun exposure can help protect Americans.
Too many American families have been touched by cancer.
As we observe National Cancer Control Month, I call
upon all courageous cancer patients and survivors,
health care providers, researchers, advocates, and
others involved in this struggle to work together in
support of our Nation's goal to control, and ultimately
defeat, this devastating disease.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the
United States of America, by virtue of the authority
vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United
States, do hereby proclaim April 2009 as National
Cancer Control Month. I encourage citizens, medical
institutions, government and social service agencies,
businesses, nonprofit organizations, and other
interested groups to join in activities that help
control cancer.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
first day of April, in the year of our Lord two
thousand nine, and of the Independence of the United
States of America the two hundred and thirty-third.
(Presidential Sig.)
[FR Doc. E9-7923
Filed 4-3-09; 11:15 am]
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