Sunday, March 24, 2013

Why is it so easy to forget prostate cancer awareness month, but not breast cancer awareness month

Why is it so easy to forget prostate cancer awareness month, but not breast cancer awareness month?
When is prostate cancer awareness month? What did you do? (did you donate, wear a ribbon, etc). What are you doing in recognition of breast cancer awareness month?
Gender Studies - 11 Answers
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Well, for me, it is because my grandmother and my mother died of breast cancer. I can't speak for anyone else, and I will not try to. EDIT: I knew coming in here that people can be very insensitive, but I had no idea that I would get thumbs down for my grandma and my mom dying of cancer. Excuse me.
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The whole thing is political my friend. If there isn't enough money to push it through the political gauntlet, it's just not going to happen. One of the main reasons that breast cancer awareness is so successful is because it attracts a lot of rich donors. Celebrities get involved in walks/runs for its awareness. It's much like a business and it requires lots of publicity. Prostate cancer is in its political infancy in comparison to breast cancer. It needs money, publicity and celebrity support.
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Sorry, I forgot about both.
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Uh, it's hard to tell which next illness the pharmaceutical industry and its nonprofit affiliates plans to commercialize. The "breast-cancer awareness" campaigns and "buy these things with the pink ribbon" are idiotic. Eighty percent of the money goes to some dum.b.a.ss company, and the tiny bit left goes to research. If you're going to donate, donate it ALL to the nonprofit. Don't buy some crap you don't need that was made in some sweatshop in China. _________ P.S. I'm not certain, but I believe that statistically more women die from breast cancer than men from prostate cancer. I might be wrong. Women are also generally paid less for their work and pay MORE for insurance policies. There are health-care disparities. I'm wondering why there isn't some bigger campaign about the FDA recently approving the HPV vaccine for men. Perhaps - total, total guess - it's because men feel they're not responsible for reproductive health, even though they basically carry HPV and spread it around and it's never caught because men aren't routinely tested for HPV like women are through the PAP smear. __________ P.P.S. I was right, though, about deaths from the diagnoses. prostate cancer deaths: 27,400 breast cancer deaths: 40,000 Via Google.
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both cancers are complete BS, why are we focusing on these two? skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the world, and brain cancer is the most lethal. so why don't we concentrate our money on those two?
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There you remembered it already. Happy! Next
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They are both high in importance, where did you get this statement from?
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Because media and industry realizes that women are far more communal and ignorant with their money than are men, and are thus greater marketing targets. - If you think either cause truly has much to do with 'saving lives' or 'helping people' then you are mistaken. As with most ventures, this is largely about making money.
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My grandmother and two of my aunts died of breast cancer. Any bias on my part is partially in memoriam and partially out of fear that I'll have it myself one day.
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Well, I agree with you. Men are forgettable human beings while women are the "more important" gender..
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This is a good question. Both are equally important and equally deadly. I am remembering breast cancer everyday because my grandmother passed away from it about 25 years ago

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Wednesday, March 20, 2013

My mamogram showed a clustered pleomorphic calcifications in the right breast. Is this is bad? Breast cancer

My mamogram showed a clustered pleomorphic calcifications in the right breast. Is this is bad? Breast cancer ?
I have a family history of breast cancer and would like to know if this is bad? I have to go for a biopsy on 1/13/09 and am very concerned.
Cancer - 4 Answers
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They are probably just lopsided :-/
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It could be benign or malignant...no one will know until the biopsy comes back. Pleomorphic calcifications are more likely to be of a cancerous origin, but this doesn't mean everyone that gets these results on their mamo has cancer. Relax. Stress is the last thing you need right now. Wait for the biopsy results before you panic, and if it's something you weren't expecting it's still okay, with the science and technology today, they can attack virtually anything. Good Luck.
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any time you hear pleomorphic, that is not a great sign, but it does not guarantee cancer either, it could mean abnormal cells that are not cancer which could be benign or it could also be pre-cancer. how large is this mass? many times tumors less than 1cm and up to 2cm are easily treatable and can be resected. even if it does turn out to be breast cancer it is not the guaranteed gloom and doom it once was, now with modern advances and treatment regimens, people are seeing cure rates up to 89% with this disease. best wishes to you and I hope this helps.
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Polymorphic calcifications happen to be cancer in 30-40% of the patients. These calcifications are mostly the sign of in-situ cancers which mean that they are not invasive and can be totally cured

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Saturday, March 16, 2013

What does the pink ribbons associated with breast cancer represent

What does the pink ribbons associated with breast cancer represent?
when did the wearing of pikn ribbos for breast cancer get started and why
Women's Health - 6 Answers
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nipples are pink?
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Not sure when but it's 4 Breast Cancer that's why we all wear Pink & I'm a Survivor 4 1/2yrs Cancer Free
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This is just a form of Symbol. No True meaning.
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Awareness ribbons are short pieces of ribbon folded into a loop, or representations thereof. They are used in the United States and Canada as a way for the wearer to make a subtle statement of support for a cause or issue. Some ribbons (such as the red HIV/AIDS ribbon) have also received broader international recognition. Such ribbons are pinned on a person's lapel or other part of clothing, or tied around an object, or represented on a sticker or magnet, often displayed on a vehicle. Perhaps the earliest use of awareness ribbons, a use that predates that phrase, is the yellow ribbon popularized in American music by songs that American Folklife Center research dates back to at least 1917, in a song by George A. Norton called "Round Her Neck She Wears a Yeller Ribbon (For her Lover Who Is Far, Far Away)." More recent high-profile examples include She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (a 1949 film starring John Wayne and Joanne Dru) and the 1972 song "Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree" made famous by Tony Orlando and Dawn in the 1970s. Awareness ribbons serve similar purposes to the more recently introduced custom of wearing silicone wristbands, such as the Livestrong wristband. Some have criticized the proliferation of 'Awareness Ribbons' as a form of slacktivism, i.e. allowing people to 'show support' without making an effort in time or money.
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The ribbon "symbol" thingy started with the AIDs crisis. The Persian Gulf War a yellow one was created. The Breast cancer thing took on the pink because pink is a feminie color.
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Pink typically symbolizes a girl. Did you know that there are new ribbons out now that fade into blue on one end. This is to increase the awarness of breast cancer in men also

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Tuesday, March 12, 2013

What are the colors of ribbons major charites use and why isn't there one for male breast cancer

What are the colors of ribbons major charites use and why isn't there one for male breast cancer?
Pink is the official color for Breast cancer in women, what color is it for men? Yes breast cancer in men is a rare occurance.
Cancer - 10 Answers
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Pink is just the official color for Breast Cancer awareness, it is not gender specific. Purple is the color for stopping child abuse.
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Male breast cancer is not as common as other diseases.
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breast cancer is breast cancer whether it is in a male or female. It os pretty rare in males, so I imagine, they probably have not made a ribbon color for it. Green is for organ and tissue donation. Black is for POAMIA. yellow is to support out troops and I had a purple one on the back of my car for domestic violence support.
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pink is for breast cancer, regardless of man or woman. yes, it's mainly women but 1-2% of all breast cancer is in men.
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Childhood cancer is Gold.
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The pink ribbon is the same ribbon for any breast cancer. They get the same kinds women get.
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Pink is for all breast cancer. Here are some others: Teal - Ovarian Cancer Clear - Lung Cancer Purple - Pancreatic Cancer Purple - Leiomyosarcoma Orange - Leukemia Black - Melanoma Dark Blue - Colon Cancer Burgundy - Multiple Myeloma Grey - Brain Cancer Blue - Prostate Cancer Gold - Childhood Cancers Lavender - General cancer Awareness Lime Green - Lymphoma Peach - Uterine Cancer Kelly Green - Kidney cancer Yellow - Sarcoma/Bone Cancer Yellow - Bladder Cancer Teal/White - Cervical Cancer Burgundy/Ivory - Head and Neck Cancer Emerald Green - Liver Cancer Periwinkle Blue - Esophageal Cancer Source: http://www.choosehope.com/
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I dont know the colors but, there is not an abundance of male breast cancer as there is in women, but, yes I agree with you, Male breast cancer does happen..... I met a gentlemen that had it at one of the local Relay For Life events that the American Cancer Society holds every year.
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There isn't another color for male breast cancer because breast cancer is breast cancer whether it is in a man or a woman. This question is like asking why there aren't two different colors for supporting our male and female troops.
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Only 1% of males get BC I don't think they care what color the ribbon is

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Friday, March 8, 2013

What and how bad is stage 1 breast cancer

What and how bad is stage 1 breast cancer?
My mom just got her results back and she has stage 1 breast cancer.. What does that mean and how bad is it (for me to know)
Cancer - 13 Answers
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This is a very early stage of breast cancer. The cancer hasn't spread beyond the breast at all. So you have a number of good treatments to choose from. The eight-year survival rate for women with stage I breast cancer is about 90%. Stage I: Your cancer is less than 1 inch across (2 centimeters) or about the size of a quarter. The cancer is only in the breast and has not spread to lymph nodes or other parts of your body.
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I had stage 1 Breast Cancer also. And because it did not spread to the lymph nodes under my arm, I only endured 6 weeks of Radiation treatments after the surgery. I am now cancer free and am crossing my fingers. They have put me on 20 MG of Tamoxifen. It is good that she has stage 1 and that it hadn't progressed any further. She will be fine.
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Hopefully if my thoughts are correct, your mum is a VERY STRONG lady, Heck look in the mirror Storm Bandit, that is one of the strongest women I know, and if it's your mum she just has to be as strong if not stronger than The Storm Bandit! If this is all true I feel deep in my heart the she will overcome this! She will be in my prayers, right with Princess P.J.! Keep your head up my friend, The KING is here if you need me! (((BIG HUGZ)))
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Stage 1 is an early stage, so with treatment she'll be okay. The cancer hasn't spread yet so you have that on your side. My grandma made it through breast cancer when she was around 70. she's perfectly fine now. your mom will be ok! just keep thinking positive!
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im so sorry to hear that Storm .ill keep you and your mom in my prayers
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i'm in the same boat as your are storm. your mom is going to need you and her family. help her, and check up on her often. i'll pray for you and your mom. my mom has stage 3 which is really bad. stage 4 is worse. so stage 1 might be able to cure with little to no side effects.
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these may help.
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I'm sorry to hear about your mother's diagnosis. Nobody can give you any guarantees or promise you that she will be ok, but the outlook for stage ! breast cancer is very good indeed The severity of a case of breast cancer is categorised into one of four stages. As others have explained, stage one means that the tumour is small (up to 2 cms) and no lymph nodes are involved. Five year survival rates are almost 100%. Survival rates for breast cancer have never been higher. I was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer almost 7 years ago; following treatment I am well and pretty fit, with no sign of cancer. Your mother, and you, may find these sites helpful; not only do they have loads of information about breast cancer and professionals of whom you can ask questions, but on th forums you can talk to people who are going or have been through exactly what you're going through. I actually don't know how I would have got through those dark days following diagnosis without online support forums: http://www.breastcancer.org http://www.breastcancercare.org.uk My best wishes to your mum - and to you, it's hard to see someone you love go through this Edit - sorry, I typed the second link wrongly; have now corrected it
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You have got some pretty good support. The doctors can treat the cancer and prevent it from recurring. Your mom has to have positive thoughts about beating this and to staying strong. The surgery and the post -op treatments are just a part of the total package. Continue to give her positive support and encouragement. Optimism is so important. There is no room for questioning the abilities of the doctors or the failure rate of the radiation and chemotherapy treatments. You know that I am here for you and I have been where you stand now. You and your mom will be in my prayers.
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Stage 1 has survival rates of greater then 90%. With proper treatment maybe 99%.
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Have a friend who had breast cancer, stage 1 she's all fat and sassy now. Good thoughts to your Mom.
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Stage 1 is the first of the following stages in which breast cancer becomes invasive and damages surrounding tissue. At this early stage, tumors are small (less than 2cm across) and the cancer has not spread to other parts of the body. Under the arms, the lymph nodes do not have cancer cells. In later stage breast cancer, the lymph nodes are one of the first areas of the body outside the breast to be affected by breast cancer. The prognosis for stage 1 breast cancer is often good providing treatment is given early on. Stage 1 breast cancer survival rates are high. Studies of breast cancer patients followed up to five years after treatment show approximately 98% of women surviving stage 1 breast cancer. These women usually live much longer than 5 years and enjoy a full life.
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I was caught at stage 1.4 chemo treatments 6 weeks radiation, cancer free.Mammogram every 6 months to begin with 1 little pill everyday for 5 years,feel great. our medical technology is amazing these days and times.Your Mom will do well.Best wishes.My wonderful surgeon said if I had to have a cancer this one was very very curable

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Monday, March 4, 2013

How do you know if you have breast cancer

How do you know if you have breast cancer?
When I squeeze my boobs, it feels all soft and liek in the middle theres liek something there, its like soft and muscly...does that mean i have breast cancer? or is it just muscles?
Cancer - 4 Answers
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You cant know just by feeling a lump you need to get it checked by doctors..
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That's completely normal. Your questions say you're in 8th grade; I'm guessing that means about 13 years old (I'm not American). At your age the chances of breast cancer are so close to zero that it makes almost no difference. The chances of it occurring in both breasts are even lower. Breast cancer is almost unheard of in under 25s and fewer than 0.1% of all those diagnosed with it are under 30. When I was diagnosed with breast cancer I was classed as a 'younger woman'; I was 50. Breast cancer is a disease of older adult women. Put it out of your mind. ============ EDIT: It is not recommended to check your breasts at your age; it will tell you nothing and worry you unnecessarily. The American Cancer Society and other cancer organisations recommend that women begin breast self examination at no younger than 20, if then. Before that it's pointless; firstly because there are so many hormonal changes that there is no 'normal' - and self examination is about a woman knowing what's normal for her and reporting any changes. And secondly because the chance of breast cancer is almost nil.
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It is good that your a doing a monthly self exam of your breasts. This is an excellent habit. I seriously doubt that you have breast cancer, but getting to know the normal feel of your breast will help you identify changes in the future. Most cancers are identified through a biopsy.
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Friday, March 1, 2013

Is it true that breast cancer is related to abortion

Is it true that breast cancer is related to abortion?
If you have an abortion you're at a higher risk for breast cancer? Is this true? or do websites just say that to scare you?
Women's Health - 4 Answers
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no, it has never been proven. but, abortions are terrible. it's your mistake, not the childs.
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No, it's anti-choice propaganda.
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Women who have never had children and those who had children but did not breast feed them are at higher risk than those who had babies and breast fed. I don't know about the abortion part, but there are lots of good reasons NOT to have an abortion and IF people were more responsible and used birth control in the first place abortion would NOT be so common. Abortion complications include infection and perforation of the uterus leading to hysterectomy and NO children in the future. Also, guilt and other psychological problems.
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pro-lifers love to say it all the time, but it's completely not true

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