The Male Breast Cancer Blog

by HIS Breast Cancer Awareness

Sep 24, 20232 min read

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...

Oct 19, 20214 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...

Sep 22, 20186 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...

Jan 28, 20175 min read

My Fourth "Suspicious" Journey with Breast Cancer

How did I get here- I never could have comprehended what this breast cancer path for myself-my healthy, active, vibrant self would be,...

May 1, 20133 min read

WHY Didn't I Have a Mastectomy?

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...