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Re: Pink Ribbon gender politics
Reply #120 - Oct 28^th, 2010 at 4:55pm

Annie Anthrax wrote on Oct 28^th, 2010 at 2:54pm:

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I haven't read EVERY comment on this topic, but I am surprised at Mellie and Annie's comments.

I suggest you read through the comments again.

Annie, I have taken your suggestion I do apologise, I obviously misread a posting and attributed one of mellie's to you - Sorry !!!

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tickfen Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 1405 Gender:	Re: Pink Ribbon gender politics Reply #121 - Oct 28^th, 2010 at 4:55pm Ima ctually surprised by your ignorance Yet you and your bottom buddies still refuse to try and actually call the air waves Oh well guess you can stay in your fiddly land bwaaaahaaaaa
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Reply #122 - Oct 28^th, 2010 at 6:27pm

aussiefree2ride wrote on Oct 27^th, 2010 at 9:10am:

Annie Anthrax wrote on Oct 27^th, 2010 at 9:01am:

Breast cancer isn't exclusive to women. Men can get it too.

We all really fell for that one Annie.
Grin

Are you for real, af2r??

http://www.nbocc.org.au/men/symptoms/

Signs and symptoms
The most common symptom of breast cancer in men is a painless lump in the breast close to the nipple. Other possible symptoms include:

•a discharge from the nipple
•a change in the shape or appearance of the nipple
•a change in the shape or appearance of the breast, such as swelling or dimpling
•pain
•swollen lymph nodes (glands) under the arm.
It is important to see a doctor as soon as possible if you notice any new or unusual breast changes. If the changes are due to cancer, finding it early will mean a better chance of effective treatment.

“Cancer is not a death sentence. The trick with cancer is to find it early.”

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Re: Pink Ribbon gender politics
Reply #123 - Oct 28^th, 2010 at 7:20pm

Lobo wrote on Oct 28^th, 2010 at 6:27pm:

aussiefree2ride wrote on Oct 27^th, 2010 at 9:10am:

Annie Anthrax wrote on Oct 27^th, 2010 at 9:01am:

Breast cancer isn't exclusive to women. Men can get it too.

We all really fell for that one Annie.
Grin

Are you for real, af2r??

http://www.nbocc.org.au/men/symptoms/

Signs and symptoms
The most common symptom of breast cancer in men is a painless lump in the breast close to the nipple. Other possible symptoms include:

•a discharge from the nipple
•a change in the shape or appearance of the nipple
•a change in the shape or appearance of the breast, such as swelling or dimpling
•pain
•swollen lymph nodes (glands) under the arm.
It is important to see a doctor as soon as possible if you notice any new or unusual breast changes. If the changes are due to cancer, finding it early will mean a better chance of effective treatment.

“Cancer is not a death sentence. The trick with cancer is to find it early.”

Yep, I`m for real, breast cancer is nowhere as prominent in men as prostate. In fact, to try to pull a shonk on this one will always back fire.

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tickfen Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 1405 Gender:	Re: Pink Ribbon gender politics Reply #124 - Oct 28^th, 2010 at 7:33pm Were all waiting for froggie to give the stats and symptons on women suffering from prostate cancer bwaaahaaaa
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aussiefree2ride Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 3538	Re: Pink Ribbon gender politics Reply #125 - Oct 28^th, 2010 at 7:39pm Breast cancer is a horible thing, but it`s unbelievibly stupid to try to pull off a con portraying it as equally prevelant in men as women.
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Re: Pink Ribbon gender politics
Reply #126 - Oct 28^th, 2010 at 7:43pm

Familial predisposition
Epidemiologic studies have shown that men who have several female relatives with breast cancer also have an increased risk for development of the disease. In particular, men who have inherited mutations in the breast cancer-associated BRCA-2 gene have a dramatically increased (about 80-fold) risk for developing breast cancer, with a lifetime risk of about 5%-10% for development of breast cancer. BRCA-2 is a gene on chromosome 13 that normally functions in suppression of cell growth. Mutations in this gene lead to an increased risk for development of breast, ovarian, and prostate cancers. About 15% of breast cancers in men are thought to be attributable to BRCA-2 mutation.

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aussiefree2ride Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 3538	Re: Pink Ribbon gender politics Reply #127 - Oct 28^th, 2010 at 7:48pm Nichy, you are missing the point.
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Reply #128 - Oct 28^th, 2010 at 7:55pm

"•Each year in Australia, close to 3,300 men die of prostate cancer - equal to the number of women who die from breast cancer annually. Around 20,000 new cases are diagnosed in Australia every year. "

http://www.prostate.org.au/articleLive/pages/Prostate-Cancer-Statistics.html

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Prostate cancer is virtually ignored, when we note some of the resistance to / disinterest in recognising this problem in this thread, we don`t need to wonder why.

People here will even lie and twist the truth to subdue discussion of this killer. Classy?

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Re: Pink Ribbon gender politics
Reply #129 - Oct 28^th, 2010 at 8:19pm

aussiefree2ride wrote on Oct 28^th, 2010 at 7:39pm:

Breast cancer is a horible thing, but it`s unbelievibly stupid to try to pull off a con portraying it as equally prevelant in men as women.

What is infinitely more stupid, is to conveniently interpret that the statements made by others have implied equal prevalence when they clearly did not - so as to indirectly make a point about the lack of debate over the prevalence of something else...

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Lamenting the shift in the Australian psyche, away from the egalitarian ideal of the fair-go - and the rise of short-sighted pollies, who worship the 'Growth Fairy' and seek to divide and conquer!

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Re: Pink Ribbon gender politics
Reply #130 - Oct 28^th, 2010 at 8:55pm

Annie Anthrax wrote on Oct 27^th, 2010 at 9:36am:

If growing a mo for a month creates awareness which encourages men to get their prostate checked, only good can come from it.

Who cares what motivates people to participate in the campaigns?

Wouldn't it make sense to make a PSA test a standard inclusion in a blood test post 35 or 40 for a bloke? Would surely allow for faster treatment.

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Politicians and Nappies need to be changed often and for the same reason.

One trouble with political jokes is that they often get elected.

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Re: Pink Ribbon gender politics
Reply #131 - Oct 28^th, 2010 at 9:23pm

aussiefree2ride wrote on Oct 28^th, 2010 at 7:55pm:

"•Each year in Australia, close to 3,300 men die of prostate cancer - equal to the number of women who die from breast cancer annually. Around 20,000 new cases are diagnosed in Australia every year. "

http://www.prostate.org.au/articleLive/pages/Prostate-Cancer-Statistics.html

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Prostate cancer is virtually ignored, when we note some of the resistance to / disinterest in recognising this problem in this thread, we don`t need to wonder why.

People here will even lie and twist the truth to subdue discussion of this killer. Classy?

Well stated- post of the night.

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tickfen Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 1405 Gender:	Re: Pink Ribbon gender politics Reply #132 - Oct 28^th, 2010 at 9:25pm I notice that the Comedy Channel is devoting a night to Breast Cancer.....yawn. Wonder what business has promoted breast cancer. And yet most businesses avoid any promotion of prostate cancer - including the media!
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Reply #133 - Oct 28^th, 2010 at 9:54pm

Both sides of politics have supported breast cancer and worn pink ribbons to signify there support.....trying to use this debilitating disease as a wedge is pathetic to say the least.....those that support this cowardly attack on what is a very serious issue have nothing to be proud of......your comments say more about your own morals than that of the people you are condemning!!!

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tickfen Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 1405 Gender:	Re: Pink Ribbon gender politics Reply #134 - Oct 28^th, 2010 at 10:02pm and yet a far more debilitating disease is ignored ....by both sides of politics!!!
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