Cancer Control Month, 2005

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Title 3--
The President

Proclamation 7884 of April 5, 2005

Cancer Control Month, 2005

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

We are making great gains in the fight against cancer.
Advances in prevention, early detection, and treatment
are reducing cancer rates and increasing the likelihood
of survival. Despite this progress, cancer remains the
second leading cause of death in America. During Cancer
Control Month, we continue to work to learn more about
cancer prevention and detection, promote efforts to
find better treatments and a cure, and support cancer
patients, survivors, and their families.

A healthy lifestyle can lower the risk of developing
certain types of cancer. This year, the Department of
Health and Human Services released new Dietary
Guidelines for Americans 2005, which emphasize reducing
caloric intake, eating healthy foods, and increasing
physical activity. I encourage all Americans to follow
these guidelines, to use sunscreen and limit exposure
to the sun, and to avoid tobacco and alcohol abuse. I
also urge citizens to talk with their doctors about
their cancer risk and to get regular check-ups and
preventive screenings. Detecting cancer early increases
survival rates and saves lives.

There are nearly 9.8 million cancer survivors in the
United States today because of advances in health care.
Aggressive funding will lead scientists to earlier
diagnoses and improved treatments for lung, colorectal,
and other cancers. My Administration proposed more than
$5.6 billion for cancer prevention, treatment, and
research through the National Institutes of Health in
my fiscal year 2006 budget. These funds will help
scientists learn more about this devastating disease
and offer new hope for countless Americans and their
families.

As we observe this month, we honor cancer survivors for
their inspiring examples of courage, steadfast
strength, and willingness to share their stories and
experiences with others. We recognize the families,
friends, and loved ones who support and encourage those
living with cancer. And we remain grateful to our
scientists and medical professionals, who make
America's health care system the best in the world.
Together, we can help all our citizens live healthier,
longer lives.

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 2005
as Cancer Control Month. I encourage citizens,
government agencies, private businesses, nonprofit
organizations, and other interested groups to join in
activities that raise awareness about how all Americans
can prevent and control cancer.

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

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