National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, 2015

[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 42 (Wednesday, March 4, 2015)]

[Presidential Documents]

[Pages 11849-11850]

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Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 42 / Wednesday, March 4, 2015 /

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Proclamation 9237 of February 27, 2015

National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer

deaths in the United States. This year, more than

130,000 Americans will be diagnosed with this cancer,

and nearly 50,000 will die from it. Friends and loved

ones will be taken from us too soon by this disease,

and the pain of cancer will touch too many families.

During National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, we

recognize all those who have been affected by this

disease, and we renew our commitment to a lifesaving

endeavor: raising awareness of colorectal cancer and

the importance of screening.

Colorectal cancer is often preventable, and early

detection and treatment are critical. However, this

disease does not always cause symptoms, and most

colorectal cancer occurs in individuals with no family

history. That is why it is crucial for people of all

ages to discuss colorectal cancer with their health

care providers and understand the recommendations for,

and benefits of, screening. And, people between ages 50

and 75 should get regular screenings

colorectal cancer occurs in individuals with no family

history. That is why it is crucial for people of all

ages to discuss colorectal cancer with their health

care providers and understand the recommendations for,

and benefits of, screening. And, people between ages 50

and 75 should get regular screenings. Not only can

testing save your life, it can also provide peace of

mind to your family and loved ones. I encourage

Americans to learn more about the risk factors and

symptoms of colorectal cancer by visiting

www.Cancer.gov.

Every American deserves health security, and that is

why I fought so hard for the Affordable Care Act. Under

the law, more families have access to quality,

affordable health care, and most insurance plans are

required to cover recommended preventive services

without copays, including colorectal cancer screenings

for adults over 50. Earlier this year, I also announced

the Precision Medicine Initiative to accelerate the

design and testing of treatments tailored to individual

patients. This bold new effort aims to revolutionize

how our Nation fights disease, and it brings us closer

to curing cancer.

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for adults over 50. Earlier this year, I also announced

the Precision Medicine Initiative to accelerate the

design and testing of treatments tailored to individual

patients. This bold new effort aims to revolutionize

how our Nation fights disease, and it brings us closer

to curing cancer.

Even as we continue the urgent work of improving care,

we cannot fill the void left in the lives of those who

know the true anguish of colorectal cancer. This month,

we honor the loved ones we have lost to this disease

and those who battle it today. Let us stand with their

families and all who are committed to advancing the

fight against cancer through research, advocacy, and

quality care. Together, we can build a future free from

cancer in all its forms.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the

United States of America, by virtue of the authority

vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the

United States, do hereby proclaim March 2015 as

National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. I encourage

all citizens, government agencies, private businesses,

non-profit organizations, and other groups to join in

activities that will increase awareness and prevention

of colorectal cancer.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this

twenty-seventh day of February, in the year of our Lord

two thousand fifteen, and of the Independence of the

United States of America the two hundred and thirty-

ninth.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this

twenty-seventh day of February, in the year of our Lord

two thousand fifteen, and of the Independence of the

United States of America the two hundred and thirty-

ninth.

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