The Male Breast Cancer Blog

by HIS Breast Cancer Awareness

Jul 313 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...

Apr 233 min read

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,...

Mar 103 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...

Jun 1, 20223 min read

Understanding a Negative Genetic Test Result

June 2022 True Negative vs Uninformative Negative One of the most important areas to understand about genetic testing is the types of...

May 20, 20203 min read

Newly Diagnosed with Male Breast Cancer

I am 55-year-old white male married 35 years with 2 children and 2 grandchildren. One day in September 2019, I was in the shower shaving...

Nov 26, 20194 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...

Oct 21, 20191 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...

Jul 31, 20193 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...

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...

Oct 14, 20102 min read

Our Story...

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...