Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Proclamation

By the Governor of Alabama

WHEREAS, breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancer among women; and

WHEREAS, breast cancer can be attributed to many factors, including age, genetics, obesity, and family history. Women who exercise regularly, maintain healthy diets, and have yearly visits with their doctors are less likely to get breast cancer; and

WHEREAS, breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women, exceeded only by lung cancer; and

WHEREAS, the chance of developing invasive breast cancer at some time in a woman’s life is about 1 in 7; and

WHEREAS, various screening measures such as mammograms, regular breast self-exams, and clinical breast exams can help detect cancer before it has a chance to spread. Early detection allows for early intervention, helps make treatment more effective, and gives hope to patients and saves lives; and

WHEREAS, throughout the month of October, we honor those who are currently battling breast cancer, those who have survived breast cancer, and those who have lost the fight to breast cancer:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert Bentley, Governor of Alabama, do hereby proclaim the month of October 2016, as

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

in the State of Alabama.

Given Under My Hand and the Great Seal of the Office of the Governor at the State Capitol in the City of Montgomery on the 1st day of October 2016.

Robert Bentley

Governor