2009-0394
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Proclamation: "National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in St. Charles Parish"
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P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, breast cancer touches the lives of many Americans, either directly or through the diagnosis of a family member or friend and is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths among American women; and,
WHEREAS, during the 24th annual National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we recognize the progress being made toward a cure for this disease, which robs so many women of their health, and in too many cases their lives; and,
WHEREAS, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM) educates women about the importance of early detection for breast cancer, and since their inception, mammography use has doubled, and breast cancer death rates have declined, but many women still do not utilize mammograms at regular intervals; and,
WHEREAS, The National Cancer Institute estimates 192,370 American women will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year; and,
WHEREAS, regular mammography screenings and monthly self-examinations remain the most effective way to identify breast cancer in its earliest and most treatable stages. For women 40 and over, having mammograms every one to two years depending on your family history, can reduce the risk of dying from breast cancer; and,
WHEREAS, to lower the chances of breast cancer we must increase awareness of its risk factors and possible causes. Age and genetic factors have shown to increase the risk of breast cancer, and researchers are now exploring how diet and hormonal factors are linked to possible causes. This information will help women and their doctors make informed health care choices; and,
WHEREAS, much of the funding for researching a cure for breast cancer is directed towards clinical trials dedicated to finding new and more effective ways of preventing, detecting, and treating breast cancer.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT WE, THE MEMBERS OF THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNC...
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