[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 119, 109th Congress, 1st Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

 
PROCLAMATION 7884--APR. 5, 2005
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.

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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.
GEORGE W. BUSH