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Proclamation 10245

National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, 2021

This proclamation designates September 2021 as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. It raises awareness about prostate cancer statistics and risk factors, encourages men to seek screenings and consult healthcare providers, highlights ongoing research efforts by the National Cancer Institute and NIH, and promotes protection of Affordable Care Act coverage for those with pre-existing conditions including prostate cancer.

Federal Register Open PDF 86 FR 49895

Impact dates

  1. National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month begins

Key directives

  • Proclaim September 2021 as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
  • Encourage citizens, government agencies, private businesses, nonprofit organizations, and other interested groups to join awareness activities

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation takes effect; September 2021 designated as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

Near term (90d)

  • Awareness activities by citizens, agencies, businesses, and nonprofits during September 2021

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • References to ARPA-H and ACA protections are aspirational/policy advocacy, not binding directives in this proclamation
  • No funding or regulatory mandates attached to the awareness month designation
Proclamation 10245: National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, 2021 · Executive Orders