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�2 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PROCLAMATION Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2002 WHEREAS,breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer deaths among women in the United States; and WHEREAS, approximately 5,900 North Carolina women will be diagnosed with breast cancer and approximately 1,200 North Carolina women will die from the disease in 2002; and WHEREAS, every women is at risk for breast cancer even if she has no family history of the disease,but women over age 50 are at greatest risk for being diagnosed with breast cancer; and WHEREAS, a mammogram is the single most effective method of detecting breast changes long before physical symptoms that may be cancer can be seen or felt; and WHEREAS, October is designated as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month; and WHEREAS, the pink ribbon is the internationally recognized symbol of breast cancer awareness; and WHEREAS, community organizations, churches, synagogues, other places of worship, and work sites can play a special role in educating their members or employees about breast cancer; NOW, THEREFORE, we, the Orange County Board of Commissioners, do hereby proclaim October 2002 as "BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH" in Orange County and urge all North Carolinians to wear pink ribbons in recognition of breast cancer awareness and in honor of North Carolina women who have lost their lives to breast cancer and for those who are now courageously fighting the battle with breast cancer, and do further encourage women to consult with their health care providers about regular screening and to promote early detection of breast cancer by having regular clinical breast examinations, getting regular mammograms, and practicing monthly breast self-examination. This the 1St day of October, 2002 arry J Char Oran County of mmissioners