Text 1299, 69 rader
Skriven 2005-08-29 23:36:48 av Whitehouse Press (1:3634/12.0)
Ärende: Press Release (0508296) for Mon, 2005 Aug 29
====================================================
===========================================================================
National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, 2005
===========================================================================

For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
August 29, 2005

National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, 2005
A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America




Ovarian cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer deaths among women in
the United States. Each year, thousands of women are diagnosed with ovarian
cancer, and thousands die from the disease. During National Ovarian Cancer
Awareness Month, we strive to raise awareness of ovarian cancer and promote
early detection and treatment of this disease.

Early detection is essential to the successful treatment of ovarian cancer.
The 5-year survival rate is higher than 90 percent for ovarian cancer
patients whose disease is caught during the first stage of development.
Most ovarian cancer cases are diagnosed at an advanced stage, however,
because no reliable screening test exists for the disease. Because the
early signs of ovarian cancer are easy to miss and often resemble the signs
of other conditions, it is important for women to talk with their doctors
about detection and be aware of the risk factors and symptoms of this
cancer.

There is more we need to learn about how best to prevent, detect, and treat
ovarian cancer. The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is currently sponsoring
a study on genetic and environmental factors that may increase the risk of
ovarian cancer. In addition, the NCI is sponsoring clinical trials to
explore new ways to screen for and detect ovarian cancer. Researchers are
studying new treatment options, including biological therapies, anticancer
drugs, vaccines, and other therapies to treat resistant forms of ovarian
cancer. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will spend almost
$4.6 million, and the Department of Defense's Ovarian Cancer Research
Program will invest an estimated $10 million.

As we observe National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, we recognize the
courage and strength of women battling ovarian cancer, and of their
families and friends who love and support them. Our Nation is grateful for
the hard work and commitment of our dedicated researchers and medical
professionals. With continued effort, we can raise awareness of ovarian
cancer and find new ways to prevent and treat this deadly 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 2005 as National
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. I call upon government officials,
businesses, communities, health care professionals, educators, volunteers,
and all people of the United States to continue our Nation's strong
commitment 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 five, and of the Independence
of the United States of America the two hundred and thirtieth.

GEORGE W. BUSH

# # #

===========================================================================
Return to this article at:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2005/08/20050829-6.html

 * Origin: (1:3634/12)