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Article: Proclamation 8425-National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, 2009
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- September 30, 2009
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Administration of Barack H. Obama, 2009
September 30, 2009
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
In 2009, more than 190,000 women are expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer, and more than 40,000 women are expected to die from this disease. It is the most common non-skin cancer and the second leading cause of cancer-related death among women in the United States. As we observe National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we salute the brave Americans who are fighting this disease, including families and friends, advocates, researchers, and health care providers. We also pause to remember and pray for those we have lost to breast cancer.
Many Americans know someone ...