The Male Breast Cancer Blog

Male breast cancer is rarely top of mind, and something that many are unfamiliar with. While fortunately, many will not ever know a man with breast cancer, there remains a notable number of men who will receive this diagnosis in their lifetime. And furthermore, an even larger population of friends, family, and healthcare providers alike who will be impacted by these men. Given this impact, it is essential that medical students clearly understand that breast cancer can occur i

A few weeks ago, HIS Breast Cancer was invited to exhibit in the Patient Advocacy Pavillion at the annual AACR conference in San Diego. They extended this opportunity to only 30 organizations and we were privileged to be chosen. The American Association of Cancer Research is one of the world’s largest organizations dedicated to advancing cancer research. They bring together scientists, physicians and other medical professionals to promote prevention, advanced diagnosis and th

Cancer doesn't end when treatment does. For many men diagnosed with breast cancer, some of the most persistent challenges come afterward, especially fatigue and stress. These symptoms are often underestimated, yet they can significantly affect daily life, making even simple tasks feel overwhelming. Understanding how to manage these effects in a practical and sustainable way is key to improving both physical recovery and overall well-being. Why Fatigue and Stress Are So Comm

When Men Are Overlooked: What Jeremy Bailey's Story Teaches Us About Male Breast Cancer Jeremy Bailey was 34 years old, a single father of four in Topeka, Kansas, when he felt a lump on his chest during a shower one February morning in 2019. He had enough medical training from EMT school to trust what it was telling him. The lump was firm, fixed, and completely immovable — nothing like the soft, shifting tissue most people have somewhere on their body. He had been exhausted

Cancer treatment often reshapes daily life. Fatigue, nausea, joint pain, and emotional strain can turn ordinary routines into challenges. A thoughtfully prepared rehabilitation space at home helps ease physical discomfort, protect safety, and lower stress for both the person recovering and the caregiver. When the room is designed with intention, it becomes part of the healing process instead of another obstacle to navigate. Quick Takeaways Use layered, warm lighting to reduce

How to Spot and Ease Anxiety’s Impact on Your Child’s Well-Being For fathers living with breast cancer , co-parents, and close supporters raising kids alongside appointments and uncertainty, parental anxiety can quietly become part of daily life. The hard part is that adults often work overtime to stay strong, yet that tension can still spill into routines, tone, and reactions in ways that shape children’s emotional health. When kids seem extra clingy, irritable, withdrawn, o