What would motivate feminists to make misleading claims about prostate cancer deaths?
One feminist, who claims some sort of medical expertise, he repeatedly claimed that most men die WITH prostate cancer but not FROM prostate cancer. While this is true, simply because most men of a certain age have started to develop cancerous prostate cells and therefore most men who die do have prostate cancer, this claim is very misleading because it fails to acknowledge that prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths among men.
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I don't think too many men are gonna get real medical advice from YA, so don't worry your mind.
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It's to stop those pesky males from muscling in on research funding. We like the fact that women's health issues receive the lion's share of funding and publicity, as it should be to make up for tens of thousands of years of abject oppression.
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It's competitive victim status campaigning.
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So, maybe, that no one starts campaigns getting on the phones and calling everyone in the country on behalf of the "Prostate Cancer Foundation", like they do for breast cancer?
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The data changes from year to year. There are so many variables, it's not possible to get it exactly. And that goes for pretty much everything. Anyone undergoing treatment for any cancer is more likely dieing from the secondary unintended side effects of the treatment . BTW. PROSTATE CANCER IS CURABLE. MEN ARE RELUCTANT TO BE TESTED FOR IT, AND HAVE IT ADDRESSED MEDICALLY. THAT IS THE MAIN REASON THEY DIE FROM IT.
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That sounds more like ignorance then anything. Man or woman don't know what they talking about. Don't give feministicals too much credit for subverting facts. Some ain't that smart to begin with.
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It's a deflection from the fact that most men die of stress created upon them by duty & bias gender laws against them. "...In the men’s rights community, a minority in its own right, we have long lamented the cruel and destructive war that has been waged against men and boys for the past half century. We’ve shouted endlessly at a deaf world that we were on the path to destruction, and we have watched our predictions of men being reduced to indentured servants to a malicious matriarchy come true, even as society continues to dismiss and humiliate us for speaking."
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Because the sexist MRA's are lobbying for more government funding for male only cancers. LAUGHABLE! Breast cancer affects men and women as does heart disease, and all the other illnesses we advocate for. A man can develop breast cancer. Women can not develop prostate cancer. Unlike the misogynist MRA we are looking out for both genders.
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One feminist or many feminists? Please provide a link. Edit: We'd have to read the entire question and answer to judge for ourselves. Perhaps the individual concerned would want to answer this. I don't have the ability to read minds to know why it was so stated nor can I guess the motivation behind the statement. It would be interesting to find out. But I was pleased to read that the number of prostrate cancer cases peaked in the 1990's and is now on the decrease. Good news, indeed. In addition, only about 1% of all cancer is testicular cancer. Not that that helps. if you're in the one percent.
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To address the main question itself directly, "What would motivate feminists to make misleading claims..." This, as a question, is of itself quite sufficient. Feminists rely heavily on misleading their audience. Period.
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Because its what medical experts relate. They don't die from the effects of the disease but from other causes. In fact the newest information is that men should not be tested for an increase in PSA because it causes unnecessary treatments. Men younger than 40 should get tested because they are usually the ones who get the virulent form of the disease - ie the one that kills. If you can come up with a claim that its the second leading cause then you certainly have the ability to research these facts. The Mayo Clinic has very good ones for the lay person: Prostate cancer Definition Prostate cancer occurs in the prostate gland, which is located just below a male's bladder and surrounds the top portion of the urethra, the tube that drains urine from the bladder. This illustration shows a normal prostate gland and a prostate with a tumor. Prostate cancerProstate cancer is cancer that occurs in a man's prostate — a small walnut-shaped gland that produces the seminal fluid that nourishes and transports sperm. Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in men. Prostate cancer usually grows slowly and initially remains confined to the prostate gland, where it may not cause serious harm. While some types of prostate cancer grow slowly and may need minimal or no treatment, other types are aggressive and can spread quickly. Prostate cancer that is detected early — when it's still confined to the prostate gland — has a better chance of successful treatment. Symptoms Prostate cancer may not cause signs or symptoms in its early stages. Prostate cancer that is more advanced may cause signs and symptoms such as: Trouble urinating Decreased force in the stream of urine Blood in your urine Blood in your semen Swelling in your legs Discomfort in the pelvic area Bone pain When to see a doctor Make an appointment with your doctor if you have any signs or symptoms that worry you. Ask your doctor about the benefits and risks of regular prostate cancer screening. Medical organizations differ on their recommendations for prostate cancer screening, but many advise men in their 50s to discuss the issue with their doctors. The prostate gland is located deep within the pelvis, just below the urinary bladder. It affects the health of both the reproductive and urinary systems. Prostate cancer occurs in the prostate gland, which is located just below a male's bladder and surrounds the top portion of the urethra, the tube that drains urine from the bladder. This illustration shows a normal prostate gland and a prostate with a tumor. Prostate cancerIt's not clear what causes prostate cancer. Doctors know that prostate cancer begins when some cells in your prostate become abnormal. Mutations in the abnormal cells' DNA cause the cells to grow and divide more rapidly than normal cells. The abnormal cells continue living, when other cells would die. The accumulating abnormal cells form a tumor that can grow to invade nearby tissue. Some abnormal cells can break off and spread (metastasize) to other parts of the body. Risk factors Factors that can increase your risk of prostate cancer include: Older age. The risk of prostate cancer increases with age. Prostate cancer is most common in men over 65. Being black. Black men have a greater risk of prostate cancer than do men of other races. It's not clear why this is. Family history of prostate cancer. If men in your family have had prostate cancer, your risk may be increased. Obesity. Obese men diagnosed with prostate cancer are more likely to have advanced disease that's more difficult to treat. Complications of prostate cancer and its treatments include: Cancer that spreads. Prostate cancer can spread to nearby organs or travel through your bloodstream or lymphatic system to your bones or other organs. Prostate cancer that spreads to other areas of the body is more difficult to treat than cancer that is confined to the prostate. Incontinence. Both prostate cancer and its treatment can cause urinary incontinence. Treatment for incontinence depends on the type you have, how severe it is and the likelihood it will improve over time. Treatment options may include medications, catheters and surgery. Erectile dysfunction. Erectile dysfunction can be a result of prostate cancer or its treatment, including surgery, radiation or hormone treatments. Medications, vacuum devices that assist in achieving erection and surgery are available to treat erectile dysfunction. Preparing for your appointment If you have signs or symptoms that worry you, start by seeing your family doctor or a general practitioner. If your doctor suspects you may have a problem with your prostate, you may be referred to a urinary tract specialist (urologist). If you're diagnosed with prostate cancer, you may be referred to a cancer specialist (oncologist) or a specialist who uses radiation therapy to treat cancer (radiation oncologist). Because appointments can be brief, and because there's often a lot of ground to cover, it's a good idea to be prepared for your appointment. Here's some information to help you get ready for your appointment, and what to expect from your doctor. What you can do Be aware of any pre-appointment restrictions. At the time you make the appointment, be sure to ask if there's anything you need to do in advance, such as restrict your diet. Write down any symptoms you're experiencing, including any that may seem unrelated to the reason for which you scheduled the appointment. Write down key personal information, including any major stresses or recent life changes. Make a list of all medications, as well as any vitamins or supplements, that you're taking. Take a family member or friend along, if possible. Sometimes it can be difficult to absorb all the information provided during an appointment. Someone who accompanies you may remember something that you missed or forgot. Write down questions to ask your doctor. Your time with your doctor is limited, so preparing a list of questions will help you make the most of your time together. List your questions from most important to least important in case time runs out. For prostate cancer, some basic questions to ask your doctor include: Do I have prostate cancer? How large is my prostate cancer? Has my prostate cancer spread beyond my prostate? What is my Gleason score? What is my PSA level? Will I need more tests? What are my treatment options? Is there one treatment option you think is best for me? Do I need cancer treatment right away, or is it possible to wait and see if the cancer grows? What are the potential side effects of each treatment? What is the chance that my prostate cancer will be cured with treatment? If you had a friend or family member in my situation, what would you recommend? Should I see a specialist? What will that cost, and will my insurance cover it? Are there any brochures or other printed material that I can take with me? What Web sites do you recommend? In addition to the questions that you've prepared to ask your doctor, don't hesitate to ask questions at any time that you don't understand something. Tests and diagnosis During a digital rectal exam, your doctor inserts a gloved, lubricated finger into your rectum and feels the back wall of the prostate gland for enlargement, tenderness, lumps or hard spots. During a transrectal biopsy, a biopsy gun quickly projects a thin needle into suspect areas of the prostate gland and small sections of tissue are removed for analysis. Your prostate cancer's stage indicates the size and extent of your cancer. A lower stage indicates cancer is confined to the prostate. A higher stage indicates cancer has grown to invade nearby tissue or spread to distant areas of the body. Prostate cancer stagesScreening for prostate cancer Most prostate cancer is discovered through routine screening. Still, testing men who have no prostate symptoms for prostate cancer is controversial. Medical organizations don't agree on the issue of screening and whether it has benefits. Some medical organizations recommend men begin prostate cancer screening in their 50s, or sooner for men who have risk factors for prostate cancer. Other organizations advise against screening. Discuss your particular situation and the benefits and risks of screening with your doctor. Together you can decide whether prostate cancer screening is appropriate for you. Prostate screening tests might include: Digital rectal exam (DRE). During a DRE, your doctor inserts a gloved, lubricated finger into your rectum to examine your prostate, which is adjacent to the rectum. If your doctor finds any abnormalities in the texture, shape or size of your gland, you may need more tests. Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test. A blood sample is drawn from a vein in your arm and analyzed for PSA, a substance that's naturally produced by your prostate gland. It's normal for a small amount of PSA to enter your bloodstream. However, if a higher than normal level is found, it may be an indication of prostate infection, inflammation, enlargement or cancer. PSA testing combined with DRE helps identify prostate cancers at their earliest stages, but studies haven't proven that these tests save lives. For that reason, there is much debate surrounding prostate cancer screening. Diagnosing prostate cancer If an abnormality is detected on a DRE or PSA test, your doctor may recommend tests to determine whether you have prostate cancer, such as: Ultrasound. If other tests raise concerns, your doctor may use transrectal ultrasound to further look at the issue.
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I can only assume hatred of men. This same alleged professor of nursing continues to deny that men die from prostate cancer at essentially the same rates that women die of breast cancer, even in the face of specific, authoritative documentation (see link below from the American Cancer Society). http://www.cancer.org/downloads/stt/CFF2008Table_pg44.pdf Nor does she seem to care about the difference between a genuine vaccine that can prevent disease, such as prostate cancer, from a drug that merely prolongs the life of terminal prostate cancer victim by a few months. See her answer to this question: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Au06RNz0LopJDA8Tl.a1JmLty6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20100531151235AAUrbMR&show=7#profile-info-er5UA2a2aa What drives this willful contempt for men's health? I will never know - but it is hard to not think that it is some kind of generalized hatred of men.
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My theory is that this person is either misinformed or is else is trying to minimize the suffering of men. My beloved former slave had prostate cancer and had to have it removed. Thank god the cancer hasn't returned, but it has left him unable to have intercourse, even with little blue pills. It sounds like the person you're referring to is trying to pooh-pooh prostate cancer and minimize the damage (and death) it can cause.
