The Male Breast Cancer Blog

by HIS Breast Cancer Awareness

Jul 31, 20243 min read

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...

Oct 3, 20213 min read

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

Apr 17, 20202 min read

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...

Oct 24, 20185 min read

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...

Sep 22, 20186 min read

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...

Nov 22, 20163 min read

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...

May 1, 20133 min read

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 25, 20102 min read

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!...

Oct 14, 20102 min read

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...