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Administration of Barack Obama, 2014

Proclamation 9157National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, 2014

August 29, 2014

By the President of the United States of AmericaA Proclamation

Ovarian cancer is the most deadly of all female reproductive system cancers. This yearnearly 22,000 Americans will be diagnosed with this cancer, and more than 14,000 will diefrom it. The lives of mothers and daughters will be taken too soon, and the pain of this diseasewill touch too many families. During National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, we honor theloved ones we have lost to this disease and all those who battle it today, and we continue ourwork to improve care and raise awareness about ovarian cancer.

When ovarian cancer is found in its early stages, treatment is most effective and thechances for recovery are greatest. But ovarian cancer is difficult to detect earlythere is no

simple and reliable way to screen for this disease, symptoms are often not clear until laterstages, and most women are diagnosed without being at high risk. That is why it is importantfor all women to pay attention to their bodies and know what is normal for them. Women whoexperience unexplained changesincluding abdominal pain, pressure, and swellingshouldtalk with their health care provider. To learn more about the risk factors and symptoms ofovarian cancer, Americans can visit www.Cancer.gov.

Regular health checkups increase the chance of early detection, and the Affordable CareAct expands this critical care to millions of women. Insurance companies are now required tocover well-woman visits, which provide women an opportunity to talk with their health careprovider, and insurers are prohibited from charging a copayment for this service.

For the thousands of women affected by ovarian cancer, the Affordable Care Act also

prohibits insurance companies from denying coverage due to a pre-existing condition, such ascancer or a family history of cancer; prevents insurers from denying participation in anapproved clinical trial for any life-threatening disease; and eliminates annual and lifetime dollarlimits on coverage. And as we work to ease the burden of ovarian cancer for today's patients,my Administration continues to invest in the critical research that will lead to earlier detection,improved care, and the medical breakthroughs of tomorrow.

Ovarian cancer and the hardship it brings have affected too many lives. This month, ourNation stands with everyone who has been touched by this disease, and we recognize all thosecommitted to advancing the fight against this cancer through research, advocacy, and qualitycare. Together, let us renew our commitment to reducing the impact of ovarian cancer and to afuture free from cancer in all its forms.

Now, Therefore, I, Barack Obama, President of the United States of America, by virtue ofthe authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do herebyproclaim September 2014 as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. I call upon citizens,government agencies, organizations, health care providers, and research institutions to raiseovarian cancer awareness and continue helping Americans live longer, healthier lives. I alsourge women across our country to talk to their health care providers and learn more about thisdisease.

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In Witness Whereof,I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-ninth day of August, in theyear of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the Independence of the United States ofAmerica the two hundred and thirty-ninth.

BARACK OBAMA

[Filed with the Office of the Federal Register, 11:15 a.m., September 3, 2014]

NOTE: This proclamation was published in the Federal Registeron September 4.

Categories:Proclamations : National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.

Subjects:Holidays and special observances : Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, National.

DCPD Number:DCPD201400629.

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