I think prostate cancer should be given the same amount of attention as breast cancer

[gypsy_rose]

While less fatial it is THE most common cancer. It is more common than breast cancer. I feel it should be given the same amount of attention as breast cancer. 

http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/commoncancers

Cancer Type	Estimated New Cases	Estimated Deaths
Bladder	73,510	14,880
Breast (Female – Male)	226,870 – 2,190	39,510 – 410
Colon and Rectal (Combined)	143,460	51,690
Endometrial	47,130	8,010
Kidney (Renal Cell) Cancer	59,588	12,484
Leukemia (All Types)	47,150	23,540
Lung (Including Bronchus)	226,160	160,340
Melanoma	76,250	9,180
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma	70,130	18,940
Pancreatic	43,920	37,390
Prostate	241,740	28,170
Thyroid	56,460	1,780

[jillianmayasmom]

I think other cancers in general should get more attention. That is one reason why we support the American Cancer Society, not Komen.

[gypsy_rose]

agreed. Breast cancer awarness has gotten out of control. Yes it needs attentnion but there are SOOOOO many cancers out there!

Quoting jillianmayasmom:

I think other cancers in general should get more attention. That is one reason why we support the American Cancer Society, not Komen.

[Geminikiss]

I think all cancers need more attention. I have family members that died from lung, esophageal and lymphoma. I also have two family members that have thyroid cancer.

[GreenAndLean]

My father is a prostate cancer survivor and I agree with you.

[Anonymous]

This is how I feel about autism. There are kids with special needs that don't have autism.

[Fire911gal]

My
Dad died from pancreatic cancer. So I agree all cancers should get more attention.
We were discussing breast cancer awareness at work. A coworker couldn't believe it was breast cancer awareness month. He said didn't we have that already this year? It's becoming do prevalent that people are going to start ignoring the cause.

[Lilindian]

ME TO.  SINCE MY DAD FOUND OUT HE HAD IT I HAVE BEEN DOING LOTS RESHEARCH ON IT AND I'M SCARED TO DEATH BUT KNOW I'M JUST BEING OVER PROTECTIVE MY DAD

[Anonymous]

I definitely agree that ALL cancers need more attention.

[mamoore83]

Quoting jillianmayasmom:

I think other cancers in general should get more attention. That is one reason why we support the American Cancer Society, not Komen.

This

[DylansMommyXo]

I was just thinking about this yesterday. I agree, ALL cancers should get more attention, not just beast cancer.