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The Male Breast Cancer Blog
by HIS Breast Cancer Awareness

Breaking the Breast Cancer Stigma
WOMEN "AND MEN" Breaking the Stigma: Male Breast Cancer Exists, and Men Need Inclusion Breast cancer has long been perceived as a woman’s...
Vicki Singer Wolf, Editor & Co-Founder
Mar 213 min read
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Understanding Colon Cancer and Its Connection to Family Health History
March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, an important time to highlight the impact of this disease and its connection to family health...
Vicki Singer Wolf, Editor & Co-Founder
Feb 264 min read
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Understanding Male Breast Cancer: Facts, Causes, Treatments and Support
Male breast cancer, though rare, is a critical health concern that requires greater awareness and education. Early detection is key.
Vicki Singer Wolf, Editor & Co-Founder
Feb 203 min read
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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
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Evolving Mammogram Guidelines: Prioritizing Screening for Women and Men
Breast cancer doesn't discriminate based on gender. Yet, historically, mammogram guidelines have predominantly focused on women. Recent...
Vicki Singer Wolf
May 1, 20243 min read
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Navigating Testing and Surveillance for Men with Familial Cancer Risks
In the realm of health, family history can serve as a crucial guidepost. For men with a family history of breast and other cancers,...
Vicki Singer Wolf, Editor & Co-Founder
Apr 23, 20243 min read
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Breaking the Silence: Shattering the Stigma of Male Breast Cancer
In the world of breast cancer awareness, the color pink has become synonymous with the fight against the disease. However, beneath the...
Vicki Singer Wolf, Editor & Co-Founder
Apr 3, 20243 min read
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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
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Best Ebooks for Building Knowledge of Male Breast Cancer
Learn More About Yourself: The Best Ebooks for Building Your Knowledge of Male Breast Cancer Image credit: Unsplash While it's a fact...
Vicki Singer Wolf, Editor & Co-Founder
Jan 31, 20244 min read
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It’s All In Your/My Family
I was about 10 years old and I remember it like it was yesterday. I decided to ask my mom how she and dad decided to name me, “Harvey...
Vicki Singer Wolf, Editor & Co-Founder
Sep 24, 20232 min read
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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
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Mammograms for Men
Less breast tissue doesn’t mean NO breast tissue and so, YES men can have a mammogram! Routine mammograms are not the norm of screening...
Vicki Singer Wolf, Editor & Co-Founder
Oct 15, 20212 min read
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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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MEN'S HEALTHY TIPS
It’s not uncommon for men to ignore health symptoms or feel too busy to take care of themselves properly. Since June is Men’s Health...
Vicki Singer Wolf, Editor & Co-Founder
Jun 15, 20213 min read
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How Males Who Use Finasteride Are At Higher Level Of Having Breast Cancer
Finasterides belongs to a group of medicines referred to as 5-alpha reductase inhibitors. This drug is a steroid-like medication often...
Liza Brooke, Editor
Dec 28, 20204 min read
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Breast Cancer in Men: Statistics and Facts
Breast cancer in males is a rare occurrence: less than 1% of all breast cancer cases occur in men. For men, the lifetime risk of being...
Katherine Rundell, Editor
Sep 2, 20203 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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