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The Male Breast Cancer Blog
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Understanding the Genetic Causes of Male Breast Cancer
A misconception about breast cancer is that it only affects women. While this idea is common, it is also incorrect. Breast cancer can and...
By Claire Latendresse,
Jun 72 min read
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Survivor -70
On Aug 2nd, I turn 70! In October 2008 I received my first Cancer Diagnosis. It was Male Breast Cancer. I was 54! In April 2010 I...
Harvey I. Singer, Editor & Co-founder
Aug 2, 20243 min read
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WHEN or SHOULD YOU RE-DO YOUR GENETIC TESTING
A few weeks ago, as I departed from my Semi-Annual Urologic Oncology follow up, I was approached by one of their interns to discuss the...
Harvey I. Singer, Editor & Co-founder
Jul 31, 20243 min read
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Do You Receive Screenings?
I have held tightly to the mantra that once you’re a cancer patient-you will always be a cancer patient. People have debated this point...
Vicki Singer Wolf, Editor & Co-Founder
Dec 13, 20232 min read
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Men and Hereditary Gene Mutations
Can you be a man and have or pass down the BRCA (BReast CAncer) gene mutation? The quick answer is YES! So what does this mean exactly if...
Vicki Singer Wolf, Editor & Co-Founder
Oct 24, 20185 min read
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Male Breast Cancer In Seniors: Everything You Need To Know
Male Breast Cancer In Seniors: Everything You Need To Know Male breast cancer mostly affects older men - the average age of diagnosis is...
Chrissy Thomas, Editor
Feb 16, 20182 min read
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#GivingTuesday
There’s a day for Mother’s, Father’s, and your boss, a day for honoring our flag, our veterans and our freedom. There is Black Friday to...
Vicki Singer Wolf, Editor & Co-Founder
Nov 22, 20163 min read
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Male Breast Cancer Risks
It’s October and it’s time for awareness and education, so let’s begin with Wikipedia’s definition of Male Breast Cancer: “Male breast...
Vicki Singer Wolf, Editor & Co-Founder
Oct 12, 20163 min read
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WHY Didn't I Have a Mastectomy?
I carry the BRCA2 gene mutation, I have had several bouts with breast cancer and I have NOT had a mastectomy- WHY? When I was approaching...
Vicki Singer Wolf, Editor & Co-Founder
May 1, 20133 min read
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Our Story...
It’s almost a given that in one’s lifetime either a friend, family member, loved one or oneself will be diagnosed with cancer. It...
Vicki Singer Wolf, Editor & Co-Founder
Oct 14, 20102 min read
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