[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 120, 109th Congress, 2nd Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

 
PROCLAMATION 8045--AUG. 29, 2006
Proclamation 8045 of August 29, 2006
National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, 2006
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
The United States continues to move forward in its fight against cancer,
yet an estimated 27,000 American sons, fathers, brothers, and husbands
will be lost to prostate cancer this year. As we observe National
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, we underscore our commitment to
defeating prostate cancer by raising awareness about its risk factors,
promoting the importance of early detection and treatment, and advancing
our understanding of the disease and how to stop it.
Medical research has shown that there are steps men can take to reduce
their chance of developing prostate cancer. For many men, regular
exercise and healthy eating habits may decrease the likelihood of
developing this deadly disease. Men over the age of 50, African-American
men, and men with family medical histories that include prostate cancer
face the greatest risk--and they can realize the greatest benefits from
early detection, when treatment is most effective. All men should
discuss their risk of prostate cancer with their physicians, determine
the best screening and early-detection options, and adopt healthy life

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styles. Young men are also encouraged to find out whether a family
member has ever been diagnosed with prostate cancer and to seek medical
advice at an earlier age if a medical history exists.
The progress we have made in the battle against prostate cancer is
remarkable, yet more work remains. America leads the world in cutting-
edge medical research, and the Federal Government will continue to do
its part to support work that will lead to better diagnostic tools and
innovative treatments for prostate cancer. By providing substantial
funding for programs at the National Institutes of Health, National
Cancer Institute, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and
Department of Defense, my Administration aims to improve our ability to
prevent, detect, treat, and ultimately cure prostate cancer.
During National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, America honors the
victims and survivors of prostate cancer and applauds the family members
and friends who provide love and encouragement. We also commend the
medical professionals and researchers who are working to administer
care, improve treatments, and find cures. Prostate cancer can be
defeated, and we will continue this fight until the day when the battle
to beat prostate cancer has been won.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, 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 September 2006 as National
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. I call upon government officials,
businesses, communities, health care professionals, educators, and the
people of the United States to reaffirm our Nation's strong and ongoing
campaign against prostate cancer.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-ninth day of
August in the year of our Lord two thousand six, and of the Independence
of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-first.
GEORGE W. BUSH