My name is Thomas T. and I'm a 45 year old man with breast cancer. A few months ago I was diagnosed with male breast cancer. I have been Married for 20 years. I have two children both boys ages 20 and 17. I had genetic testing done to make sure that we were being proactive. I wanted to make sure that my children had all the knowledge that I could give them by completing any testing that I could have done. My mother was diagnosed with breast cancer when she was 35 years old, ended up with ovarian cancer and finally past 7 years ago of leukemia. My father has chronic leukemia and had lung cancer. Needless to say I was waiting for something to happen - I was just very surprised when it ended
About 2,670 U.S. men are estimated to have been diagnosed with breast cancer this year. Male breast cancer comprises less than 1% of all breast cancer cases. Given its rarity, there are a lot of misconceptions and stigma surrounding male breast cancer, which often results in a lot of stress and anxiety in men who have been diagnosed with the disease. Furthermore, the lack of male-centric information regarding breast cancer can bring about psychological distress. Dealing with this condition can be very tough, not just physically, but also emotionally and spiritually. Thankfully, there are ways to deal with the stress and other psychological effects that come with a male breast cancer diagnosi
HIS Breast Cancer Awareness was established October 2009, because we believed we needed to make changes to what we know and think about breast cancer. This month, HIS Breast Cancer Awareness celebrates 10 years of doing just that- Educating and Saving Lives while supporting those who have been diagnosed and in memory of those who have died from this disease. Harvey’s diagnose is how HIS began, what we’ve accomplished makes us thrive, knowing there is so much more to do is what keeps us motivated and hopeful. “11 Years Ago…Almost to this day… I discovered a lump under my left nipple… 10 Days later, I was diagnosed with Male Breast Cancer! My World Changed. My Life Changed. My Direction Change
