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The Male Breast Cancer Blog
by HIS Breast Cancer Awareness
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
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
Male Breast Cancer Support Group: A New Beacon of Hope
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with male breast cancer, you know all too well the shock, the confusion, and the feeling of...
Vicki Singer Wolf, Editor & Co-Founder
May 18, 20235 min read
Chemotherapy Preparation Tips
What to Expect on Your First Day of Chemotherapy Being diagnosed with cancer is a scary time and can bring feelings of uncertainty,...
Vicki Singer Wolf, Editor & Co-Founder
Feb 14, 20232 min read
Still Thankful "Four" Breast Cancer
What comes in fours? Suits of cards (spade, heart, clover, diamonds), Seasons (winter, spring, summer, fall), Siblings (separately or...
Vicki Singer Wolf, Editor & Co-Founder
Nov 20, 20224 min read
Knowledge Can Save Lives
Let’s talk BRCA! If the BReast CAncer gene refers to breasts, then why do we include men? Men have breast tissue, men can carry BRCA1 or...
Vicki Singer Wolf, Editor & Co-Founder
Nov 8, 20223 min read
Understanding a Negative Genetic Test Result
June 2022 True Negative vs Uninformative Negative One of the most important areas to understand about genetic testing is the types of...
Vicki Singer Wolf, Editor & Co-Founder
Jun 1, 20223 min read
Understanding Genetic Mutations
“I want to do genetic testing to see if I have the cancer gene”. This is a common phrase I hear from my patients as a genetic counselor...
Vicki Singer Wolf, Editor & Co-Founder
Apr 7, 20222 min read
HIS Breast Cancer Awareness unveils New Logo
HIS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS FOUNDATION, Inc. unveils a NEW LOGO designed to update their message and branding. Since it’s inception in...
Vicki Singer Wolf, Editor & Co-Founder
Apr 1, 20222 min read
Pastor Diagnosed With Male Breast Cancer
My name is Craig. I am a 62 year old black man. I was exercising moderately to help control my diabetes and high blood pressure. Being...
Vicki Singer Wolf, Editor & Co-Founder
Dec 14, 20212 min read
MALE MASTECTOMY? YES, I HAD ONE!
In October 2008, after feeling a small mass under my left nipple, I was diagnosed with MALE BREAST CANCER. Unlike a female breast cancer...
Harvey I. Singer, Editor & Co-founder
Oct 19, 20214 min read
Male Breast Cancer Survivor Shares His Story
My name is Thomas and I'm a 45 year old male breast cancer survivor. Last year I was diagnosed with male breast cancer.I have been...
Vicki Singer Wolf, Editor & Co-Founder
Oct 15, 20212 min read
My 10 Year Survivor Story
By Barry Cogan On the Wednesday before Labor Day 2011, I asked my wife (Sandy) to look at my left breast and in particular my left...
Vicki Singer Wolf, Editor & Co-Founder
Oct 10, 20216 min read
LUCKY 13
Thirteen years ago, this week, I heard those infamous words: “Mr. Singer, Sir You Have Breast Cancer!” It was not that shocking to hear,...
Vicki Singer Wolf, Editor & Co-Founder
Oct 3, 20213 min read
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