The Male Breast Cancer Blog

When Madelyn first tells people that her dad has breast cancer, most people react the same way. There's usually a long pause, then a confused look, and then the inevitable question: “Wait, did you say breast cancer?” It’s a reaction she’s grown used to—but also one that has motivated her to take action. “They kept telling him, ‘You’re one in a million,’ and that didn’t make him feel special — it made him feel alone,” she says. Dickens is a second-year medical student at Michi

A misconception about breast cancer is that it only affects women. While this idea is common, it is also incorrect. Breast cancer can and...

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...

Thirteen years ago, this week, I heard those infamous words: “Mr. Singer, Sir You Have Breast Cancer!” It was not that shocking to hear,...

According to the US National Cancer Institute, cancer mortality is higher among men with a rate of 196.8 per 100,000 compared to 139.6...

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...

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...

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...

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...

As a Male, one of the most important exercises you can perform for and on yourself is to do a self breast exam – yes men do have breast!...

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...