A member asked:

Can you please tell me why it'sthat breast cancer is always being recognized but not the other types of cancers?

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Dr. Carlos Encarnacion answered

Specializes in Medical Oncology

Many reasons : It is a common cancer, it has an effective screening, can be treated successfully when detected early, and affects patients in a very visible way so it's not surprising it generates so much buzz. There are other social and political reasons as well. In a way, it may feel unfair to those suffering of other cancers so we need to be advocates for all patients with cancer regardless of the type.

Answered 9/28/2016

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