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The Male Breast Cancer Blog
by HIS Breast Cancer Awareness


Male Breast Cancer and the Stigma Around It
Male breast cancer is unlike other cancers in that it carries a stigma for many who are diagnosed with it. A big reason for this is that...
Pippa Maisie, Editor
Mar 7, 20193 min read


Cancer Surviving Thankful
It’s begins with Thanksgiving, a day, an hour or a few minutes to give thanks. But how does one do that when our health (or of a loved...
Vicki Singer Wolf, Editor & Co-Founder
Nov 21, 20183 min read


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


BRCA- Sharing With My Sons, Their Risks and Their Feelings
I was filled with emotion when asking my three sons to share what they remember when I told them I carried the BRCA genetic mutation and...
Vicki Singer Wolf, Editor & Co-Founder
Sep 22, 20186 min read


Biorepository-Human Tissue Samples for Research
A biorepository is a laboratory facility devoted to the processing and storing of human tissue samples and other animal samples for use...
A Geneticist Writer, Editor
Jul 11, 20184 min read


The Benefits of Service Dogs in Cancer
The Benefits of Service Dogs in Cancer Recovery Service dogs can provide patients during and after radiation or chemotherapy with social,...
Chrissy Thomas, Editor
Apr 3, 20182 min read


Caring For Your Skin After Surgery
Caring for Your Skin After Surgery Each year,thousands of adult males across the United States are diagnosed with breast cancer. While...
Chrissy Thomas, Editor
Mar 13, 20182 min read


Proton Therapy- A Less Harmful Option?
Alternative Treatment Proves to be Less Harmful to Breast Cancer Patients Breast cancer impacts the lives of many women, men, and their...
Kristin Rakoczy, Editor
Feb 15, 20183 min read


Recovering From Male Breast Cancer Treatments
Arm and shoulder movement after recovering from male breast cancer If you are recovering from male breast cancer, exercise isn’t just...
Chrissy Thomas, Editor
Feb 12, 20182 min read


THE GIRL INSIDE
THE GIRL INSIDE FROM BREAST CANCER Who am I and where did I go? This *girl who was always so positive in thought, so full of life, ready...
Vicki Singer Wolf, Editor & Co-Founder
Dec 26, 20172 min read


Depression in Survivors of Breast Cancer
Breast cancer has been largely associated with females; since, as the name implies the disease is related to a cancerous development in...
Sherley Alaba, Editor
Jul 19, 20173 min read


My Fourth "Suspicious" Journey with Breast Cancer
How did I get here- I never could have comprehended what this breast cancer path for myself-my healthy, active, vibrant self would be,...
Vicki Singer Wolf, Editor & Co-Founder
Jan 28, 20175 min read


Social Security Disability Benefits with Breast Cancer
If you have been diagnosed with breast cancer, your ability to earn a living may be adversely affected, forcing you to take time off or...
Outreach Team at Disability Benefits Help, Editor
Jan 25, 20174 min read


Holiday Care Gift Guide
A cancer diagnosis is cruel at anytime, but it is especially difficult during the holidays. A time that is supposed to be spent with...
Vicki Singer Wolf, Editor & Co-Founder
Dec 9, 20163 min read


Taking Back Control
“My body had a mind of its own. I needed to take control, for my mind, my health and my soul.” I decided to go to Hilton Head Health (H3)...
Vicki Singer Wolf, Editor & Co-Founder
Dec 2, 20163 min read


Male Breast Cancer Symptoms, Signs and Self-Exam
What are some of the symptoms for male breast cancer? Male breast cancer symptoms are no different than they are for women. What is...
Vicki Singer Wolf, Editor & Co-Founder
Oct 18, 20162 min read


What About The MEN This October?
Here it comes! Are you ready for the world to turn PINK for breast cancer awareness? Let’s face it, if you’re a man, you probably tune...
Vicki Singer Wolf, Editor & Co-Founder
Sep 29, 20163 min read


IT'S MORE THAN 'AWARENESS' !
Are you "aware" and making healthier choices? You hear all about awareness for breast cancer through the gazillion commercials and...
Vicki Singer Wolf, Editor & Co-Founder
Sep 28, 20163 min read


ARE YOU LEARNING MORE ABOUT BREAST CANCER OR JUST SEEING MORE PINK?
EXTRA, EXTRA READ ALL ABOUT IT! In October you can’t open the newspaper, magazine or computer without the inclusion of a news piece or...
Vicki Singer Wolf, Editor & Co-Founder
Sep 30, 20153 min read


PUMPKINS-FUN, PRETTY AND HEALTHY!
It's the Fall season with all the those beautiful colors! Let’s make great use of all those pumpkins! What a wonderful time of year it...
Vicki Singer Wolf, Editor & Co-Founder
Sep 19, 20152 min read
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