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 124 STAT. 4702 PROCLAMATION 8572—OCT. 1, 2010 propriate ceremonies, activities, and programs to celebrate the arts and the humanities in America. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this first day of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand ten, and of the Inde- pendence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty- fifth. BARACK OBAMA Proclamation 8572 of October 1, 2010 National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, 2010 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation While considerable progress has been made in the fight against breast cancer, it remains the most frequently diagnosed type of non-skin can- cer and the second leading cause of cancer deaths among women in our country. This year alone, over 200,000 Americans will be diag- nosed and nearly 40,000 lives will be claimed. During National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we reaffirm our commitment to supporting breast cancer research, and to educating all Americans about its risk factors, detection, and treatment. As we display pink ribbons on our lapels, offices, and storefronts, we also support those courageously fighting breast cancer and honor the lives lost to this devastating dis- ease. Thanks to earlier detection and better treatments, mortality rates for breast cancer have steadily decreased in the last decade. To advance the life-saving research that has breathed promise into countless lives, the National Institutes of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Department of Defense are investing hundreds of millions of dollars annually in breast cancer research and related pro- grams. Through funding from the Recovery Act, the National Cancer Institute is also conducting and supporting research and training projects, as well as distributing health information, to help Americans with breast cancer and health care providers face this disease. Knowing what may contribute to breast cancer is an important part of its prevention. Risk factors for breast cancer include family and per- sonal history, radiation therapy to the chest for previous cancers, obe- sity, and certain genetic changes. Being cognizant of these possible risk factors, as well as maintaining a healthy body weight and balanced diet, exercising regularly, and getting regular screenings, may help lower the chances of developing breast cancer. I encourage all women and men to talk with their health care provider about their risks and what they can do to mitigate them, and to visit Cancer.gov to learn about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of breast and other can- cers. Screenings and early detection are also essential components in the fight against breast cancer. For women ages 40 and over, regular mam- mograms and clinical breast exams by health care providers every one to two years are the most effective ways to find breast cancer early,