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Proclamation 9713

Cancer Control Month, 2018

This proclamation designates April 2018 as National Cancer Control Month, calling on Americans to learn about cancer prevention from healthcare providers and encouraging various organizations to promote awareness of preventive measures. It commemorates cancer victims, survivors, and medical researchers while highlighting declining cancer death rates and ongoing challenges.

Federal Register Open PDF 83 FR 14341

Impact dates

  1. National Cancer Control Month observance begins

Key directives

  • Proclaim April 2018 as Cancer Control Month
  • Call upon people to speak with doctors about preventative measures
  • Encourage citizens, agencies, businesses, nonprofits to join awareness activities
  • Invite Governors and territorial officials to recognize National Cancer Control Month

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation takes effect upon signing; April 2018 designated as Cancer Control Month

Near term (90d)

  • Month-long observance during April 2018

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 9713: Cancer Control Month, 2018 · Executive Orders