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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


What is Genetic Counseling?
You may have heard that genetic testing can help determine someone’s risk of developing cancer. In recent years, it has become more...
By Claire Latendresse,
Apr 292 min read


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


Understanding the Link: Colon Cancer, Hereditary Cancers, and the Importance of Early Detection
Colon cancer is a prevalent and potentially life-threatening condition that affects the colon or rectum. While lifestyle factors like...
Vicki Singer Wolf, Editor & Co-Founder
Mar 10, 20243 min read


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


#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


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
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