Why does prostate cancer only get half the funding of breast cancer, even though they are both as common?
There were 185,895 men diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2005. (The second leading cause of death, among men.) There were 186,467 diagnosed breast cancer cases in 2005. Why does breast cancer research get twice the funding, and nearly all of the media spotlight?
http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/prostate/statistics/
http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/breast/statistics/
Answer by Little Red
I deeply question your resourses,
Answer by Doctor Robert
Probably because prostate cancer is more embarrassing for men?
I?m not sure, it?s a good question.
Answer by RATM
Men also get breast cancer not just women, it is not a gender issue. Men are the only ones who can get prostate cancer (not saying that is a good thing) there are many campaigns, add?s, prostate cancer month is in october, ribbons, charities, events, social functions all in the cause to try to stop or help treat prostate cancer. Same with breast cancer. That?s like saying why does cancer have more funding then AID?s or something stupid like that!
I think some people on here like to feel like victims and create drama, you are a diva. I myself have donated all i can to prostate cancer foundation, you dont think i care about my Son, partner, father, friends?? Get over yourself.
Answer by Agnes
Men are way less likely to seek help
Answer by Summer
Because there are two boobs and only one prostate gland. It needs half the funding.
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Starting the Blue Cure Foundation for Prostate Cancer with Gabe Canales
Starting the Blue Cure Foundation to End Prostate Cancer www.facebook.com Interviewed by Chris Kelly | Video Shot & Edited by Donald Kilgore | www.donaldkilgore.com Gabe Canales is founder of Blue Cure, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization fighting to end prostate cancer: not just an old man?s cancer. Diagnosed at age 35. From Gabe Canales ? A little about the Blue Cure Foundation I?m launching: Did you know prostate cancer is more common than breast cancer? Prostate cancer strikes 1 in 6 men, while breast cancer strikes 1 in 8 women. Last year, an estimated 217730 US men were diagnosed with prostate cancer and 32050 died of the disease, the most commonly diagnosed ?male cancer.? When I was diagnosed last year at age 35, like most men I had little idea what it was. Now I do ? and I want to help others learn, too. So I?ve spoken across the country, written for The Huffington Post and the Houston Chronicle, met with top doctors and researchers and appeared in interviews to raise awareness and educate others. Yes, I?m committed ? and I?m devoting the rest of my life to raising awareness and saving lives. That?s why this summer (2011) I?m officially launching the Blue Cure Foundation, as the ?blue? men?s side of the ?pink? campaign for women?s breast cancer. Our goal is to raise awareness of prostate cancer, encourage annual screenings, promote healthier lifestyles for preventative measures and reach a younger generation. Please join me in the fight to end prostate ?
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