OT gender discrimination

[BOSSMANPC]

Why is it that male sports teams wear pink in support to fight breast cancer but leagues like the WNBA do not wear blue to help in the support of prostrate cancer? It does coincide with the WNBA season. Another interesting thing is men can and have developed and died of breast cancer.

Just wondering

Other than skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer in American men. The latest American Cancer Society estimates for prostate cancer in the United States are for 2011:

About 240,890 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed
About 33,720 men will die of prostate cancer

About 1 man in 6 will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime. More than 2 million men in the United States who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer at some point are still alive today.

Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in American men, behind only lung cancer. About 1 man in 36 will die of prostate cancer.

 

[Bizzle McDizzle]

the booby people have a much better marketing team

and a better product, frankly

 

[Nasty_Magician]

Because nobody watches female sports. Waste of time and money.

 

[Bizzle McDizzle]

Because nobody watches female sports. Waste of time and money.

this too

 

[ritari330]

An Honest answer, people like boobs more than prostates...

 

[BOSSMANPC]

Because nobody watches female sports. Waste of time and money.

this too

Well maybe I'm crazy but it's the thought that counts. It wouldn't kill them to show some support to the people that fucking support them.

This is a touchy subject with me. I have my reasons.

 

[juliansteed]

Honestly, I'm not sure why they discriminate between various forms of cancer in the 1st place when it comes to this type of thing.

 

[BOSSMANPC]

There are high profile female athletes in Tennis, Golf, College Basketball and other sports.

Fuck .....It WOULDN'T kill them.

 

[BOSSMANPC]

Honestly, I'm not sure why they discriminate between various forms of cancer in the 1st place when it comes to this type of thing.

Thank You Julian.

 

[PhillyPhaithful48]

I thought it was a nice gesture but after 5 years it has just gotten old. No reason to just concentrate on 1 "treatable" cancer every year.


Thats what I like about hockey. They take on "Hockey fights cancer" and spread the money towards general cancer research.

 

[pixburgher66]

I never understand why they break it down. Cancer is cancer. Whether it's something many get or only a few get, it needs support with prayer, money, and research.

 

[Slimpikins]

I know it sounds a bit cynical but part of it is the NFL trying to appeal to women. And it works, it is estimated that a little under 40 percent of the NFL audience are women.

 

[KillerVee]

Breast cancer people have better PR.

 

[beantownmaniac]

An Honest answer, people like boobs more than prostates...

Hey, I like boobs just as much as the next guy, but I like my prostate more.

 

[elocomotive]

There are high profile female athletes in Tennis, Golf, College Basketball and other sports.

Fuck .....It WOULDN'T kill them.

Boss is right! This is an opportunity to call out those golf, tennis, and... well, golf and tennis players that could do more to support the cause.

I'm looking at you Ashley Harkleroad...

C'mon everyone - let's really embarass them - call them out!!

 

[Darkstone42]

Breast cancer people have better PR.

Yes they do. There are also a lot more high-profile organizations dedicated to breast cancer. They all do things a little differently, and they all want to get their names out there. That doesn't seem to be the case with any other cancer.

 

[Darkstone42]

I never understand why they break it down. Cancer is cancer. Whether it's something many get or only a few get, it needs support with prayer, money, and research.

Truth.

Go Science!

 

[BOSSMANPC]

I never understand why they break it down. Cancer is cancer. Whether it's something many get or only a few get, it needs support with prayer, money, and research.

True pix, cancer is cancer and if they are doing it to attract the bigger audience then we have sold out because the cause is lost and they are just looking for publicity and in reality could give a shit about what the real issue is.

Not to make a big deal over this but like I said it's personal.

 

[elocomotive]

Hey, I like boobs just as much as the next guy, but I like my prostate more.

For the record, I don't like Wayne's boobs or his prostate, but I support their right to be cancer free!

I only wish that "pro" golfer Maria Verchenova could be a little more "anti" cancer.

She should be ashamed of herself...from many different angles.

 

[KillerVee]

Ok, ok. There's a forum on SportsHoopla for this.