For example, research is discovering differences in the physiology and functioning of the urinary bladder in men and women. Understanding those differences may lead to improved treatment strategies in both genders. Funding research can improve and save lives. Death rates for women with tumors of the cervix, breast, uterus, and ovary have decreased as research on those cancers has increased. Research has also improved the lives of cancer patients by contributing to the development of less invasive surgical techniques.
Research saves money.
Lupus is a disease that disproportionately affects women. In the private sector, the market place drives decision making. The aging of the baby boomer generation means that millions of women are turning 50, entering menopause, and confronting the realities of aging. The Society plays a unique role in promoting funding for institutions and programs by supporting women s health research on a range of health topics, rather than focusing on a specific disease or group of diseases. Promote federal and private industry funding for research on gender differences.