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PROCLAMATION
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: October 2025
Breast cancer remains the most common invasive cancer affecting women across all
racial and ethnic groups. Thanks to research, advocacy, and early detection, survival
rates continue to improve. In Minnesota, nearly 93 percent of women diagnosed with
breast cancer now live at least five years beyond diagnosis.
Across the nation, more than 168,000 women — and anunknown number of men — are
living with metastatic breast cancer, an advanced stage with no current cure. Many
continue treatment to extend and improve their quality of life.
American Indian and Black women face the highest mortality rates, followed by white
women. Black women are more often diagnosed at later stages when treatments are
limited or costly. Men, often unaware they can develop breast cancer, are also typically
diagnosed later, which worsens outcomes. We must continue working to close these
gaps in care and outcomes for all communities.
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to honor survivors,
support those in treatment, and remember those we've lost. This observance reminds us
that awareness, prevention, and compassion save lives.
Now, Therefore, I, Amdda Mdrquez Simula, proclaim October as Breast Cancer
Awareness Month in the City of Columbia Heights, County of Anoka, State of
Minnesota, U.S.A.
I encourage everyone to take charge of their health by scheduling regular
mammograms, performing self -exams, and staying informed about early detection.
Together, we can continue making progress through knowledge, advocacy, and care for
one another.
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mAda arque ula, Mayor
ctober 14, 2025