Presidential Message on National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Summary The text marks National Breast Cancer Awareness Month by honoring breast cancer survivors, supporting people currently undergoing treatment, and remembering those who have died from the disease. Recognizing those affected: It honors approximately four million breast cancer survivors in the United States and remembers those who have died. Scale of the disease: The proclamation states that more than 380,000 women in the U.S. will receive a breast cancer diagnosis this year and about 40,000 people will die from it. Progress in treatment: It credits medical advances, greater awareness, and early detection with improving survival rates. Research and innovation: The administration says its “Make America Healthy Again” agenda will support research, new treatments, and innovative therapies for breast cancer and other diseases. Personal health awareness: People are encouraged to understand their family medical history and individual risk factors and to advocate for their own health. Support and solidarity: The message expresses support for patients, survivors, families, and caregivers while emphasizing hope for future breakthroughs. Bottom line: The proclamation combines remembrance and support for people affected by breast cancer with a call for early awareness, personal health advocacy, medical research, and improved treatments and cures. Key points