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WHEREAS, Breast Cancer is one of the most common cancers diagnosed in the United
4 States. More than 200,000 women (one out of every eight women)will be diagnosed with breast
cancer this year, and
WHEREAS, understanding the risk factors associated with this illness is essential to
prevention. Older women and those with a personal or family history of breast cancer are at greater
risk of developing the illness, and
WHEREAS, Breast Cancer is an unpredictable disease with no exact cause; however,
learning more about the symptoms and diagnosis and getting mammogram screenings can help
with early detection, which is critical to prevention; and
WHEREAS, The American Cancer Society raises money for educational programs, and
the Susan G. Komen Foundation raises money for research and early detection; and
WHEREAS, coming together as a community to support mothers,daughters,sisters,aunts,
and all others who have been impacted,we can all strive to inspire and strengthen the cause through
education and research to find a cure to ensure a future free from illness; and
WHEREAS, male breast cancer, which is rare, can often be overlooked; and advocacy
groups Out of the Shadow of Pink,A Man's Pink and the Brandon Greening Foundation for Breast
Cancer in Men joined together to globally establish the third week of October as "Male Breast
Cancer Awareness Week"; and
WHEREAS, the pink ribbon is the most prominent symbol of breast cancer awareness,and
in most countries the month of October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month;the pink and
blue ribbon is used for awareness of male breast cancer; the fight for a cure is a never-ending
challenge that will one day save the lives of many people.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Rocky Randels, Mayor of the City of Cape Canaveral, Brevard
County, Florida, do hereby proclaim October 2015 as
NATIONAL BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
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