How come I have only seen one prostate cancer awareness program?

but many breast cancer awareness program/ad/fund raiser/walk etc





and the prostate cancer event was even a privatlty sponsered thing where as with breast cancer the city helps





seems unfair eh?

How come I have only seen one prostate cancer awareness program?
Well then why don't you contact the American Cancer Association or the Prostate Cancer Foundation and ask how you can help organize a fundraiser for prostate cancer?? Our local news channel does a walk every year and has an annual "Prostate Cancer Awareness" month where they remind everyone nightly to tell their male loved ones to get a prostate check, as well as have highlights and interviews with prostate cancer survivors.
Reply:You're right. I wear a breast cancer band because I naturally identify with other women, but I'll get a prostate cancer one too...I would hate my own dad to get prostate cancer and not get any support.
Reply:That is one more than melanoma cancer awareness program.
Reply:MAN you got 1? I got none. Even when benifits a fund raiser are fun it seems to not provide basic info. Expecially what to look for.





oh I read your last comment..... FYI in reality you simply may not have noticed any before. Perhaps you are paying more attention to it lately.





TWT
Reply:Men aren't so open to talking about their private parts. But you are right. We should get them talking.
Reply:Honestly. Breast cancer advocacy people have worked really, really hard to get the awareness that they've got. It's not their fault if other advocacy groups haven't had the same success.





Okay, I call sexism on this meme today. Also, why do you guys think so lowly of yourself? Why can't you do anything on your own? You can stand on your own two feet, and you can make a difference for the causes you believe in. Just freakin' do it and stop expecting the women to drop everything to take care of your sh!t. Jeebus. How old are you again? Do you really still need mommy?





ETA: Show me once, ever, where I said that women should get special treatment. Go ahead, try. I've spent way too much time here, so it should be easy. My questions and answers are open. Go for it. I have consistently said that men and women are _equal_. That the sexes are capable of equal things. What's your problem? Why are you advocating special treatment for men, where you don't even have to take care of yourselves? I don't expect every person on earth to drop everything to send money to my pet causes; I don't know why you expect the same.
Reply:An excellent point! It IS unfair!





What are you going to do about it?
Reply:http://www.pcaw.com/


http://www.ustoo.org/


http://www.cancer.ca/ccs/internet/standa...





Do something about it! There are numerous ways to get involved and spread awareness.
Reply:First of all, I think it has to be said that as many men die of prostate cancer as women die of breast cancer.





I think 'unfair' is the wrong word to be using. Most of the breast cancer awareness programs are organised and backed by women who are either breast cancer survivors or who have lost a mum/sister/aunt etc to the disease. Men have every right to organise similar projects, but due to the stigma attached to prostate cancer, many choose not to.





I am pretty certain the 'privately funded' prostate cancer event would been eligible for government support - the govt aren't out to see men getting sick from cancer. There may have been many reasons they didn't apply for funding.





Men are notoriously rubbish about caring for their health, whereas women are used to going for regular checkups and screenings. As a result breast cancer is usually picked up fairly early when it is treatable, while most men wait until they have major symptoms before they get any prostate issues checked out.





Woman have also been very vocal in coming forward about being survivors. Wives of celebrities and public figures, mums and everyday women are vocal about being breast cancer survivors while men tend to keep quiet about it. Like they say, the squeaky wheel gets the grease! The govt will only offer funding if it is requested.





Men need to get out there, organise themselves and be loud and vocal about this disease. They need to organise fundraisers, special days and raise awareness. They need to remind us that our dads, brothers and husbands are dying of this disease at a frightening rate and make sure we all get involved.
Reply:I agree! We need more adds and campains about prostate cancer, and ALL THE OTHER CANCERS OUT THERE!!!!!!





It's like the world is only concerned about breat cancer (I think it is too)
Reply:Because so much money has been outlayed on women that their just isnt enough around to help men as well.





And besides, feminism would not want to detract from women so would die before allowing mens issues to come to the equal balance of womens.
Reply:Prostate cancer is taken very seriously over here in The UK.


Most G.P's run well men and women clinics for all of their patients.


If you are over 35 yrs of age and male they check you out.


It's a killer and many men have lost their lives to this dreadful disease.


10 years ago men over here did not wish to discuss this issue- now fortunately they do.


There exist many charities who steadfastly raise money for research into this.


In July of this year I helped a friend of mine who had prostate cancer organise a golf tournament to raise monies for research into this.


Surprisingly I was the only woman involved, probably because I am retired and have the time to devote to issues such as this.


I would humbly suggest that all men over 35 years of age get themselves checked out for this.


A very good question.