Dreier Applauds Passage of Breast Cancer Awareness Resolution

October 30, 2007

WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman David Dreier (R-San Dimas, CA) Rules Committee Ranking Republican, applauded House passage of H.ConRes.230, which supports the observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Congressman Dreier is a co-sponsor of this resolution which passed the House by voice vote yesterday.

“H.Con.Res.230 is important in promoting awareness and education about early breast cancer detection measures,” said Dreier. “The impact of breast cancer is one that is all too real for the House. The recent passing of our colleague from Virginia, Representative Jo Ann Davis, is a reminder of the devastating impact that breast cancer has on individuals, families and communities all across the United States.”

H.ConRes.230 recognizes the importance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a program which is dedicated to increasing awareness about the importance of early detection of breast cancer. This year in the United States, 180,000 cases of breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed. Breast cancer is the leading cause of death among women between ages 45 and 54, however the survival rate of women who have breast cancer is 98 percent when it is detected early.

Added Dreier, “This disease is an indiscriminate killer, but we are beating it through innovation, awareness and early detection. As we work to find a cure, it is imperative that in the meantime we make every effort to ensure that everyone knows what steps to take to minimize the risks.” Congressman Dreier also noted the importance of institutions like the City of Hope, which has done significant work in the fight against all types of cancer. “I have been proud to support the efforts of the City of Hope, which has helped to improve the quality of life for millions of Southern Californians as well as people across the country suffering from cancer,” said Dreier.

The City of Hope has numerous cancer programs including bone marrow transplantation and breast and prostate programs that have led to true breakthroughs in cancer research. New research at the City of Hope, known as the Advanced Molecular Medicine Initiative, allows doctors to treat cancer at the cellular level, rather than treating the entire body with chemo and brings real hope to the fight against cancer.