Comments on: Why is it we have breast cancer awareness month…pink pins to wear and show support…breast cancer walks?

By: hip lady

hip lady — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:24:59 +0000

i guess they can't figure out what kind of pin to make for that. joke hun. seriously there should be some kind of fund raiser for that.
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By: Mac S

Mac S — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:03:59 +0000

Hella good question. For that matter, what about prostate cancer?

Answer: I have know idea why breast cancer seems to trump all others.
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Seems to me that cancer is cancer…

By: catz

catz — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 07:24:59 +0000

Also, women with heart disease. Heart disease kills more women than any kind of cancer. My mother suffers from it. You mostly hear about heart disease in men. http://news.bio-medicine.org/medicine-news-2/Heart-disease-kills-more-women-annually-than-all-cancers-combined-2924-1/
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By: Mystic Krewe of Munkey

Mystic Krewe of Munkey — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 06:43:59 +0000

probably more people like boobies that ovaries. But you are right, they all need more research and funding.
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By: Mike H In New Orleans

Mike H In New Orleans — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 05:56:59 +0000

My wife and I do fund raising work to raise money for all cancer research not just one type. You are right Breast cancer gets all of the attention but there are many forms of cancer that are just as deadly and need our money for research.
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By: brettj666

brettj666 — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 05:25:59 +0000

Typically, it's the big fish that makes the biggest splash.

While watching the Oscars, they honoured Jerry Lewis and they said he was responsible for raising $2 billion for MS.

$2 billion bucks and I suppose they've made advancements, but… $2 billion. It's crazy that all that money hasn't found an answer.

The depressing thing about cancer is that what may cure one type, may not affect the other.

My mother has lung cancer and because of her age, they tried a new treatment. They said it didn't work. She went back yesterday only to find out that radiation is still in her system and after they said it didn't work, her cancer has actually gotten smaller.

One other issue may be that even if treatment is successful in getting rid of an individual's breast cancer, there is still, often a price to pay and that's in body image. (if you a breast or part removed)

I still believe that there are some diseases that are simply not financially viable to cure. As long as we are willing to put money ahead of people, we aren't moving as fast as we can.
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By: AiDYN[[9.26.08]]

AiDYN[[9.26.08]] — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 05:09:59 +0000

Because it's like the number 1 killer of women or something, next to heart disease. And it's pretty common.
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By: Dustin

Dustin — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:38:59 +0000

It's more common and many people have organized to raise money. Those pins / walks/ awareness events don't just happen. Hard work of many people make them happen. If you want to start a fundraiser for other types of cancers to help people that are afflicted then go for it.
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