Why is almost all of the cancer awareness campaigns about just breast cancer? There are many forms of cancer! My father died of malignant melanoma but do you see constant advertisements, fund raisers, or celebrity endorsements for that? NO! They sponsor breast cancer just about everywhere even on athletes during sporting events. I am not saying that supporting breast cancer is bad, I think it is great. I just think that there should be more awareness for the other types of cancer instead of so much emphasis on a specific type. This also makes me wonder if all the money raised for breast cancer goes to all cancer research or just that specific type? I also believe that most people already have an awareness of breast cancer so instead of using so much money on advertising and merchandise they should put every dime towards the actual research. All of the commercials, banners, billboards, etc... are a waste of the donations made.
I feel like the whole breast cancer awareness has become more of a marketing tool than actual effort for a cure. I do believe that there is work being done for a cure so don't get me wrong there, I just think that there are a lot of people using breast cancer to support their individual aspirations.
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