Breast cancer, why is it so important?
10-06-2013, 06:40 PM
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Breast cancer, why is it so important?
I'll probably get hammered for this, but those folks that agree with me will be happy I posted.
Why is breast cancer such a big issue? Why does it demand fun runs, pink NFL flags, and a whole month dedicated to it?
I am a kidney cancer survivor, but I don't see any 5k's for us. Nor do I see fun runs for prostate, lung, or brain cancer.
What is it that makes breast cancer so special? Is it because it is primarily woman who are affected? Is it save Mom, or sister, or wife?
I thought women wanted equality. Shouldn't they be fighting for the end of ALL cancer rather than breast cancer?
For the record, I do hope people who have kin affected by ANY cancer contribute, but I just don't get why secondary lady parts cancer is so important.
Feel free to chastise me.
J
Why is breast cancer such a big issue? Why does it demand fun runs, pink NFL flags, and a whole month dedicated to it?
I am a kidney cancer survivor, but I don't see any 5k's for us. Nor do I see fun runs for prostate, lung, or brain cancer.
What is it that makes breast cancer so special? Is it because it is primarily woman who are affected? Is it save Mom, or sister, or wife?
I thought women wanted equality. Shouldn't they be fighting for the end of ALL cancer rather than breast cancer?
For the record, I do hope people who have kin affected by ANY cancer contribute, but I just don't get why secondary lady parts cancer is so important.
Feel free to chastise me.
J
10-06-2013, 06:43 PM
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Wow, ironic you should post this. I'm sitting here with a friend and was just thinking/saying the same thing. My mom died of pancreatic cancer and there isn't much anyone does for that and it's one of the worst cancers out there.
Another reason why breast cancer is such a popular cause is because everyone loves boobies!
Another reason why breast cancer is such a popular cause is because everyone loves boobies!
10-06-2013, 06:55 PM
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Men have more money and they love women's breasts. It's pure marketing competition for charity dollars using sex. Women have less money and your kidney doesn't turn anybody on. It's as simple as that, IMO.
BTW, have a look at the number of directors and the (often obscene) "Director Fees" they collect in these so-called non-profit charities. You might be surprised.
BTW, have a look at the number of directors and the (often obscene) "Director Fees" they collect in these so-called non-profit charities. You might be surprised.
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10-06-2013, 07:11 PM
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Good and valid posts. Thank you.
I am reminded of the fact that malaria affects about 200 million each year (equal to about a third of the US population), but nobody seem to care.
When AIDS became more than the "Gay Plague" suddenly it became front page news (In fairness, the gay community is very unified and pushed it to the front page)
I agree, slogans like "Bikers for Boobs" (motorcyclists against breast cancer) are more catchy than Pilots for Pee (an aviation equivalent for kidney cancer). If that is the case (a good slogan makes for better contributions), I accept that. But if it is simply because girls need to be protected and teats are cool, well then I would ask why testicular cancer doesn't rate a month.
I am reminded of the fact that malaria affects about 200 million each year (equal to about a third of the US population), but nobody seem to care.
When AIDS became more than the "Gay Plague" suddenly it became front page news (In fairness, the gay community is very unified and pushed it to the front page)
I agree, slogans like "Bikers for Boobs" (motorcyclists against breast cancer) are more catchy than Pilots for Pee (an aviation equivalent for kidney cancer). If that is the case (a good slogan makes for better contributions), I accept that. But if it is simply because girls need to be protected and teats are cool, well then I would ask why testicular cancer doesn't rate a month.
10-06-2013, 07:14 PM
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Good and valid posts. Thank you.
I am reminded of the fact that malaria affects about 200 million each year (equal to about a third of the US population), but nobody seem to care.
When AIDS became more than the "Gay Plague" suddenly it became front page news (In fairness, the gay community is very unified and pushed it to the front page)
I agree, slogans like "Bikers for Boobs" (motorcyclists against breast cancer) are more catchy than Pilots for Pee (an aviation equivalent for kidney cancer). If that is the case (a good slogan makes for better contributions), I accept that. But if it is simply because girls need to be protected and teats are cool, well then I would ask why testicular cancer doesn't rate a month.
I am reminded of the fact that malaria affects about 200 million each year (equal to about a third of the US population), but nobody seem to care.
When AIDS became more than the "Gay Plague" suddenly it became front page news (In fairness, the gay community is very unified and pushed it to the front page)
I agree, slogans like "Bikers for Boobs" (motorcyclists against breast cancer) are more catchy than Pilots for Pee (an aviation equivalent for kidney cancer). If that is the case (a good slogan makes for better contributions), I accept that. But if it is simply because girls need to be protected and teats are cool, well then I would ask why testicular cancer doesn't rate a month.
10-06-2013, 07:24 PM
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Wow, ironic you should post this. I'm sitting here with a friend and was just thinking/saying the same thing. My mom died of pancreatic cancer and there isn't much anyone does for that and it's one of the worst cancers out there.
Another reason why breast cancer is such a popular cause is because everyone loves boobies!
Another reason why breast cancer is such a popular cause is because everyone loves boobies!
10-06-2013, 08:07 PM
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I'm wearing a pink tie this month to show support for my Grandma who is a breast cancer survivor.
I do agree with you though that breast cancer is highly publicized and virtually no other cancer is.
All this being said, heart disease is the #1 killer of women. You don't see much publicity/charity for that.
I do agree with you though that breast cancer is highly publicized and virtually no other cancer is.
All this being said, heart disease is the #1 killer of women. You don't see much publicity/charity for that.
10-06-2013, 10:20 PM
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Heart disease is among the biggest killers of Americans, yet for the most part it is preventable in many ways. Skin cancer affects more people than anything else yet it is for the most part treatable and easy to prevent. Breast cancer is the next biggest among women.It is difficult to prevent and the treatment for many cases is not pretty. For men, prostate cancer is the biggie, most cases are not that bad, but some do become serious and deadly. Lung cancer is high on the list, but is thought to be preventable in most cases.
10-07-2013, 01:56 AM
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