Cancer Control Month, 2017

[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 64 (Wednesday, April 5, 2017)]

[Presidential Documents]

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Vol. 82

Wednesday,

No. 64

April 5, 2017

Part III

The President

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Proclamation 9581--Cancer Control Month, 2017

Proclamation 9582--National Child Abuse Prevention Month, 2017

Proclamation 9583--National Donate Life Month, 2017

Proclamation 9584--National Financial Capability Month, 2017

Proclamation 9585--National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention

Month, 2017

Proclamation 9586--World Autism Awareness Day, 2017

Executive Order 13785--Establishing Enhanced Collection and Enforcement

of Antidumping and Countervailing Duties and Violations of Trade and

Customs Laws

Executive Order 13786--Omnibus Report on Significant Trade Deficits

Executive Order 13787--Providing an Order of Succession Within the

Department of Justice

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Title 3--

The President

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Proclamation 9581 of March 31, 2017

Cancer Control Month, 2017

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

The creativity and commitment of America's incredible

medical research and healthcare communities have made

the United States the biomedical innovation capital of

the world. In particular, American innovators have made

ground-breaking advances in cancer research. These

innovations help drive the declining rates of cancer

mortality.

erica's incredible

medical research and healthcare communities have made

the United States the biomedical innovation capital of

the world. In particular, American innovators have made

ground-breaking advances in cancer research. These

innovations help drive the declining rates of cancer

mortality.

Still, much work remains to be done. Cancer is still

the second-leading cause of death in the United States

and causes too much suffering for too many of our

families and communities.

During Cancer Control Month, we honor the memory of

loved ones lost to cancer and we celebrate our cancer

survivors. We recommit ourselves to developing cures

for those currently battling this disease across the

country and to educating people on the many ways they

can prevent cancer and take care of those who have

fallen ill.

Our Nation is committed to winning the fight against

cancer. Throughout April, we promote methods to combat

cancer and we recognize the thousands of medical

professionals, public health advocates, scientific

researchers, innovative companies, and family members

and friends who treat, find cures for, and support

those suffering from all forms of cancer.

cancer. Throughout April, we promote methods to combat

cancer and we recognize the thousands of medical

professionals, public health advocates, scientific

researchers, innovative companies, and family members

and friends who treat, find cures for, and support

those suffering from all forms of cancer.

My Administration will continue to work with the

Congress to implement the 21st Century Cures Act and

clear the way for enormous breakthroughs in medical

science. Cutting-edge research can transform cancer

treatment, so that it is more effective, less toxic,

and less debilitating. Together, we will make possible

the medical advances necessary to prevent, treat, and

defeat this disease.

Experts believe that nearly half of the most common

cancers can be prevented. Americans can reduce their

risk of developing cancer through healthy eating

habits, regular physical activity, and avoiding tobacco

and excessive alcohol consumption. Regular physicals

and cancer screenings and awareness of family medical

histories are also critical to preventing cancers and

helping those who fall victim to cancer discover it at

earlier, more treatable stages.

Because of the toll cancer imposes on our citizens,

families, and communities, as well as the importance of

promoting prevention and early detection, my

Administration wholeheartedly concurs in the request of

the Congress, that dates back to 1938, to declare April

as ``Cancer Control Month.''

ges.

Because of the toll cancer imposes on our citizens,

families, and communities, as well as the importance of

promoting prevention and early detection, my

Administration wholeheartedly concurs in the request of

the Congress, that dates back to 1938, to declare April

as ``Cancer Control Month.''

NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, 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 April 2017 as Cancer

Control Month. I call upon the people of the United

States to speak with their doctors and healthcare

providers to learn more about preventive measures that

can save lives. I encourage citizens, government

agencies, private businesses, nonprofit organizations,

the media, and other interested groups to increase

awareness of what Americans can do to prevent and

control cancer. I also invite the Governors of the

States and Territories and officials of other areas

subject to the jurisdiction of the United States to

join me in recognizing Cancer Control Month.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this

thirty-first day of March, in the year of our Lord two

thousand seventeen, and of the Independence of the

United States of America the two hundred and forty-

first.

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