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The Male Breast Cancer Blog
by HIS Breast Cancer Awareness


Is Air Pollution Responsible For The Rise In Male Breast Cancer?
Since the 1970s, male breast cancer cases have risen from 0.86 cases per 100,000 men to 1.2. Deaths relating to air pollution are rising...
Chrissy Thomas, Editor
Mar 19, 20202 min read


FREE Wellness Programs
Having, recovering or being at risk for cancer is scary enough, now add COVID-19 During this challenging time with the Coronavirus, it’s...
Vicki Singer Wolf, Editor & Co-Founder
Mar 17, 20201 min read


Cancer and Coronavirus Fears
As a cancer survivor, do we live in fear of a virus too? As a survivor there are the constant thoughts and worries about recurrence or...
Vicki Singer Wolf, Editor & Co-Founder
Mar 2, 20203 min read


Covering the Costs of Terminal Cancer
When people talk about terminal cancer, there is one thing you usually don’t hear about – the financial burden. A terminal cancer...
Scott Sanders, Editor
Dec 17, 20193 min read


The Largest Chisel in the Statue of My Character
We all have a series of moments in our lives that have sculpted our character and created the mold that we exhibit today. These moments...
Legend Rommé, Editor
Nov 26, 20194 min read


HIS Giving Story
Sir, You Have Breast Cancer! Hearing these words is what made a difference in helping to save lives! In October of 2008 and after...
Vicki Singer Wolf, Editor & Co-Founder
Nov 25, 20193 min read


Care Options for Older Men with Breast Cancer
Deciding Which Care Option in Right for Older Men with Breast Cancer Although men of all ages can have breast cancer, it is most common...
Chrissy Thomas, Editor
Nov 22, 20193 min read


Living With Male Breast Cancer: How To Prevent Infections During Treatment
Every year, 60,000 cancer patients in the US are hospitalized because their reduced number of white blood cells could not stand up to an...
Chrissy Thomas, Editor
Nov 3, 20192 min read


My Story- Diagnosed With Male Breast Cancer
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...
Thomas T., Editor
Oct 21, 20191 min read


Stress-Relief Techniques For Men With Breast Cancer
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...
Chrissy Thomas, Editor
Oct 20, 20193 min read


Ten Years of Educating and Saving Lives
HIS Breast Cancer Awareness was established October 2009, because we believed we needed to make changes to what we know and think about...
Vicki Singer Wolf, Editor & Co-Founder
Oct 13, 20194 min read


Does Medicare Cover Male Breast Cancer?
Breast cancer is a subject that women are prepared to discuss because it affects roughly one in 10 women throughout their lives. Men, on...
Danielle K Roberts, Editor
Jul 31, 20193 min read


Your Diet and the Fight Against Male Breast Cancer
Foods You Can Use In The Fight Against Male Breast Cancer While the go-to cancer treatment options are usually surgery, chemo, and...
Chrissy Thomas, Editor
Jun 26, 20193 min read


The Best Father's Day Gift You Can Give
On Father’s Day you’re probably thinking about the family of men in your life. In addition to your father or father in law or husband,...
Vicki Singer Wolf, Editor & Co-Founder
Apr 29, 20193 min read


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


#GivingTuesday Please....
#GivingTuesday, is a global giving movement that has been driven by individuals, families, organizations, businesses and communities in...
Vicki Singer Wolf, Editor & Co-Founder
Nov 20, 20183 min read


BRCA in Men Myths
As you know, if you’ve been reading every week, the topic of this blog is using data in education. In July, I changed things up by...
Amy Wright, Editor
Nov 19, 20185 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


Organize An Event To Raise Awareness
Organizing An Event To Raise Awareness Of Male Breast Cancer Increasing public awareness of male breast cancer is key to lowering its...
Chrissy Thomas, Editor
Aug 28, 20183 min read
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