Cancer Control Month, 2006

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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

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Title 3--
The President

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.

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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