Chatterbox: I do think events like this raise the awareness of breast cancer. And I'm all for them. Altho, I'm a little embarrassed by all the attention …. Let me explain. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Lots of activities, walks, fund raising, pink ribbons, pink pens, pink wrapped candies, pink you-name-it. OK. But it's not the only cancer out there killing people. I sit at the Cancer Center everyday for radiation and the number of people waiting with me is astounding. I've met folks with bone, ovarian, prostate, and brain cancer among others, Where are the fundraisers, awareness raisers, etc., for those diseases?

Question: What does it take for a disease to gain mainstream attention and financial support?