Dated: October 9, 2024
RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS BREAST CANCER
AWARENESS MONTH
WHEREAS, since 1985, the United States has recognized October as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a month of bringing awareness, hope, and education about breast cancer and the importance of early detection, timely diagnosis, and comprehensive treatment; and
WHEREAS, this year’s theme is “No-one should face breast cancer alone” and we honor all those we have lost to this terrible disease and celebrate the courageous survivors and advocates fighting to beat it, with 2.3 million new cases globally making breast cancer the most common cancer; and
WHEREAS, today, there are more than four million breast cancer survivors in America – and this year alone, hundreds of thousands more will be diagnosed one in eight women will be diagnosed in their lifetimes, and though male breast cancer is rare, this year nearly 2,800 men will be diagnosed with the disease, and 530 men will die from it; and
WHEREAS, health disparities among ethnic groups remain as black women are 40% more likely to die of breast cancer than white women; and WHEREAS, while mortality rates have declined thanks in part to early detection, progress is necessary in targeted treatments and new therapies for improved outcomes; and
WHEREAS, during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we stand with our family, friends, and community as we recognize all who have joined their loved ones in fighting their battle as well as the advocates, researchers, and health care providers whose care and hard work gives hope to those living with breast cancer; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of South San Francisco does hereby recognize October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month and encourages everyone to learn about their risk for breast cancer, talk to their health care provider about recommended breast cancer screenings, and be screened with clinical breast exams and mammograms, as appropriate.
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James Coleman, Mayor
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Eddie Flores, Vice Mayor
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Mark Addiego, Councilmember
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Mark Nagales, Councilmember
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Buenaflor Nicolas, Councilmember