Proclamations Proc. 8045 Cancer Institute is sponsoring clinical trials to explore new ways to im- prove ovarian cancer treatment. The Department of Defense will also dedi- cate an estimated $10 million for its Ovarian Cancer Research Program, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will invest an esti- mated $5 million to ovarian cancer research. The CDC is additionally partnering with private organizations to sponsor ovarian cancer survivor courses for patients, as well as their friends and loved ones, following suc- cessful cancer treatment. During National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, we honor the victims and survivors of this disease for their courage, hope, and perseverance, and we thank the families and friends who provide these individuals with com- fort and care. Our Nation is grateful to medical professionals, researchers, and all those whose tireless efforts are making a positive difference in the lives of countless women in our country. By working together, we can con- tinue to fight ovarian cancer and help more of our citizens defeat this dev- astating disease. 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 Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. I call upon government officials, busi- nesses, communities, health care professionals, educators, volunteers, and the people of the United States to continue our Nation's strong commit- ment to preventing and treating ovarian 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 Inde- pendence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-first. GEORGE W. BUSH Proclamation 8045 of August 29, 2006 National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, 2006 By the President of the United States of Arnerica 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 impor- tance 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 123
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