Men aren't excluded from breast cancer Oct 31, 2008
University Hospital was able to find another male breast cancer patient in Atlanta whom Mr. Quick could talk to ... That is one of the problems male breast cancer patients can face that is not really an issue for women, Dr. Keaton said ... In fact, there does seem to be a stronger hereditary link in male breast cancer than in female breast cancer, Dr. Keaton said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
THINK PINK: A family fights back. Oct 18, 2008
Male breast cancer at any age. Multiple primary cancers. (Florida Times-Union)
Bone Fracture Ups Risk of Male Breast Cancer Oct 11, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - While rare, breast cancer can occur in men and a new study suggests that the risk of developing male breast cancer is increased by having a close relative with breast cancer, being obese and physically inactive, and "somewhat surprisingly," suffering a bone fracture after the age of 45. Dr. Louise Brinton of the National Cancer Institute in Rockville, Maryland, and colleagues analyzed risk factors for male breast cancer among 324,920 men enrolled in the National... (MEDLINEplus)
10 breast cancer myths Oct 8, 2008
Reality: Although breast cancer in men is rare, the Komen Foundation predicts 1,990 new cases of male breast cancer will be diagnosed in the U.S. this year; 18,460 women will be diagnosed with the disease. In 2004, the overall incidence of breast cancer was 1. (Athens Banner-Herald)
EDITORIAL:Find the cure Oct 7, 2008
Speaker will be Richard Withers, a male breast cancer survivor. Event is part of the Susan G. Komen North Mississippi Race for the Cure. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
She takes the sting out of breast cancer diagnosis Oct 7, 2008
New galleries every week. MAGGIE FITZROY / Shorelines. (Florida Times-Union)
Man Struggles With Very Rare Male Breast Cancer Oct 6, 2008
In 1993, actor Richard Roundtree promoted male breast cancer awareness when he announced his diagnosis. The 60-year-old actor underwent chemotherapy, radiation and a mastectomy. (Fox News)
Releasing a secret: Male breast cancer patient thought ignoring would make his cancer disappear Oct 5, 2008
Schaller was part of that group and his lack of insurance deterred him from fighting his male breast cancer earlier ... Though male breast cancer cases only account for 1 percent of all breast cancers, approximately 450 men died from it in 2007, according to the ACS. More than 40,000 women died from breast cancer in 2007. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Those at risk for breast cancer are having mastectomies Aug 20, 2008
BRCA 2 also escalates the risk of male breast cancer, though not as high as that for women, added O'Hea, who noted that men generally do not undergo prophylactic mastectomies. Last year a study found that between 1998 and 2003, the most recent five-year period with complete statistics, double mastectomies increased by 150 percent for women who had breast cancer on only one side. (Newsday)
Male Breast Cancer Treatment Often Delayed Jul 13, 2008
Doctors and patients may both play a part in delayed diagnosis of male breast cancer, Garassino surmises ... "Male breast cancer is a very hormonal-dependent disease," Garrasino said, and there is some evidence that, if treated early, "prognosis may be better" than in women. (MEDLINEplus)
Treatment delays result in poor outcomes for men with breast cancer Jul 7, 2008
"Male breast cancer is a rare disease and not well known," Dr. Garassino said. "It is treated the same way as female breast cancer, although our large retrospective series suggests that it has somewhat different histological characteristics." ... "Better understanding of male breast cancer will also provide better insights for treating these patients with modern targeted therapies", the researcher added. (EurekAlert!)
This Hour: Latest Oklahoma news, sports, business and entertainment: Jun 16, 2008
NEW: Book raises awareness about male breast cancer. NORMAN, Okla. (KFOR)
Man's Links His Breast Cancer To Marine Base Jun 5, 2008
With no family history of this cancer and his risk of male breast cancer being less than 1 percent, according to the American Cancer Society, Partain said he believes it probably stemmed from exposure to a chemical called PCE. ... Although research is not completely finished to determine if the rates at Camp Lejeune are linked to this exposure, other communities with TCE water contamination have seen an increase in male breast cancer, according to Clapp ... Four male breast cancer cases were... (Click2Houston, TX)
Prescott powerWill bulimia revelations help men own up to 'female' health woes? Apr 22, 2008
It may startle many that male breast cancer now kills more men than testicular cancer in the UK - even if the figures are small: 92 and 74 respectively in 2005, the last year for which figures are available. "Men are embarrassed about coming forward when they have symptoms for a disease which is seen as a woman's problem - that's definitely part of it," says Dr Ian Banks, president of the Men's Health Forum. (BBC News -- Health)
Media advisory - Scotiabank to launch fundraiser for World Conference on Breast Cancer in Winnipeg Mar 31, 2008
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Cancer man our medical marvel Mar 29, 2008
" Having lived most of his life in Melbourne and regional Victoria, Mr Miller moved to Cairns eight years ago, but returns to Peter Mac for treatment. He had his first fight with cancer in 1964, when he was 25. He was told to put plans for marriage and opening his own bakery on hold because he would not "make very old bones". Mr Miller was told he would never have children, but went on to father Michelle and Samuel, and now has three grandchildren. It was not until 1997 that cancer again entered... (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Read this before buying a home testing kit Mar 25, 2008
Presence of male breast cancer. Ethnic background known to have a high frequency of a BRCA1/2 mutation. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Navigating the maze Feb 18, 2008
People are usually too free about giving advice, said Riter, a survivor of male breast cancer and graduate of the San Antonio program. We never tell people what to do. (MSNBC -- Health)
Cancer patients often overwhelmed by advice, options Feb 17, 2008
"People are usually too free about giving advice," said Riter, a survivor of male breast cancer and graduate of the San Antonio program. "We never tell people what to do. We provide information, and we help them think out loud.". (USA Today)
Manila resident to attend breast cancer walk Feb 14, 2008
Northeast Arkansas Town Crier Online : News. Wednesday, February 13, 2008. (The Town Crier, AR)
Breast Cancer Risk Varies Significantly Among BRCA1 And BRCA2 Carriers Jan 10, 2008
9, 2008) There is a broad variation in the risk of developing breast cancer among people who carry the BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutation, according to a new article. BRCA2 carrier status," said lead author Colin Begg, PhD, Chair of the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, "and the risks in carriers and their relatives must be influenced by other risk factors. (Science Daily)
Ashkenazi Ovarian Cancer Patients With BRCA Mutations Live Longer Than Those With Normal Gene Jan 3, 2008
Male breast cancer accounts for less than 1 percent of all breast cancers in the U.S.. . (Science Daily)
Breast Cancer Gene Mutation More Common In Hispanic, Young Black Women, Study Finds Dec 28, 2007
27, 2007) A genetic mutation already known to be more common in Ashkenazi Jewish breast cancer patients is also prevalent in Hispanic and young African-American women with breast cancer, according to one of the largest, multiracial studies of the mutation to date. Researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine and the Northern California Cancer Center reported the finding from a study of 3,181 breast cancer patients in Northern California. (Science Daily)
Men urged to consider breast cancer risk Dec 18, 2007
Male relatives of women with such genes often do not realize that they, too, may carry them, and face greater odds of developing male breast cancer, as well as prostate, pancreatic and skin cancer, new research suggests. "Everyone thinks of breast and ovarian cancer and just assumes it's all women. They don't even realize these genes can be inherited from the father's side of the family," said Dr. Mary Daly of Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia. (CNN -- Health)
Study Says Men May Carry Breast Cancer Gene Dec 17, 2007
New research indicates that male relatives of women with such genes may also carry them, and may face greater odds of developing male breast cancer -- along with prostate, pancreatic and skin cancer. A researcher at the Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia said the genes can be inherited from the father's side of the family. (KCRA 3, CA)
Male Relatives Of Women At Risk For Breast Cancer Also At Risk Dec 15, 2007
A study finds such men also face greater odds of developing male breast cancer, as well as prostate, pancreatic and skin cancer, new research suggests. Results were presented Friday at a conference in San Antonio. (KWTX.com, TX)
New Study Reveals For First Time How BRCA1 Mutations Cause Breast Cancer Dec 11, 2007
Male breast cancer accounts for less than 1 percent of all breast cancers in the U.S.. (May 27, 2007) Researchers have found a possible new breast-cancer susceptibility gene. (Science Daily)
Breast Cancer Risk Elevated In Male BRCA Mutation Carriers Nov 30, 2007
Male breast cancer accounts for less than 1 percent of all breast cancers in the U.S., and it is most common in men with a family history of the disease. Previous studies have shown that men who carry mutations in the BRCA2 gene have a greater risk of developing breast cancer than men in the general population. (Science Daily)
BRCA Genes Raise Breast Cancer Risk for Men Too Nov 30, 2007
"At all ages, the cumulative risks of male breast cancer were higher in both BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutation carriers than in noncarriers," the researchers report in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. The likelihood of developing breast cancer was highest for men in their 30s and 40s and decreased with increasing age. (MEDLINEplus)
Can men have breast cancer? Nov 2, 2007
What are symptoms of male breast cancer ... How is male breast cancer treated ... Surgery, or a mastectomy to remove the breast with the cancerous tumor, is usually the treatment of choice for male breast cancer. (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
Men Get Breast Cancer Too Oct 26, 2007
And because it happens so infrequently, much is still unknown about male breast cancer ... But there's no doubt that even a relatively positive experience with male breast cancer can be isolating even for women. (Time.com)
Breast cancer awareness not just for women Oct 25, 2007
Dr. Hillard Duckworth of Piggott, a survivor of male breast cancer, knows this to be very wise advice ... This type of cancer accounts for 80 to 90 percent of male breast cancers ... There are other types of male breast cancer -- ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) accounts for one in 10 cases of male breast cancer and is almost always curable with surgery; invasive lobular carcinoma is very rare in men, accounting for only two percent of male breast cancers, and paget disease of the nipple. (The Piggott Times, AR)
Stepping stones Oct 21, 2007
Diagnosed at age 37 with male breast cancer, he was what you would call one in a million ... Certainly Thurston is not, for he sees his experience as an opportunity to reach out and help others understand that though male breast cancer is rare, it is a reality that catches many men off guard. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Speaking Out Oct 18, 2007
Male Breast Cancer: One Mans Survival Story ... Today, it still affects less than 1 percent of men, or 2,030 per year, but when it strikes, male breast cancer can be just as life-threatening and altering as its female version, which initially started the special Breast Cancer Awareness Month each October ... He went back to that small medical journal, the study out of South Africa, but found nothing else on cases of male breast cancer. (Fox News)
Carruth family to find out gene results on 'Today' Oct 16, 2007
"But they've faced it with grace and warmth - even humor."Combine that with the fact that they're father-daughter and male breast cancer is so rare. To us, this was must-see television. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Four steps to reducing breast cancer Oct 9, 2007
Male breast cancer makes up less than 1 percent of all cases of breast cancer. Source: National Cancer Institute. (Pratt Tribune, KS)
Breast health and cancer prevention tips for women and men Oct 3, 2007
He added, "These options are the same for male breast cancer patients. Stage for stage, they have the same outcome as women.". Overall, breast cancer knows no boundaries. (News-Medical.net)
Men's Breasts: No Joking Matter Sep 22, 2007
The 67-year-old described in the New England Journal article, for example, was being seen for lower back pain (if the swelling had been off-center behind the nipple, or been accompanied by discharge, Braunstein would have suspected male breast cancer, which is much rarer and not harmless at all). When gynecomastia is accompanied by pain, drugs that block estrogen, like the anticancer drug tamoxifen, can relieve it. (Time.com)
Paul Ott fighting breast cancer Sep 16, 2007
Grace Shumaker, one of the most respected oncologists in the Southeast and a member of Jackson Oncology Associates, has one male breast cancer patient: Carruth ... With the support of his wife, Lynda, this is Carruth's new mission: Bring national awareness to male breast cancer and share the story of his healing. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Gene research continues to reveal disease's 'nasty' secrets Sep 16, 2007
People with male breast cancer in their family. Nothing is certain when it comes to cancer. (The Clarion-Ledger)
'Lonely journey' for male breast cancer patient Jun 5, 2007
Lonely journey' for male breast cancer patient - CNN.com ... Lonely journey' for male breast cancer patient ... More than 2,000 new cases of male breast cancer will be diagnosed this year Breast cancer 100 times more common among women. (CNN -- Health)
Men less likely to survive early breast cancer May 10, 2007
Male breast cancer is rare, accounting for less than 1 percent of all breast cancers ... The rarity of breast cancer in men has prevented clinical trials, and treatment is based on whats known about female breast cancer ... But the new findings, published in the journal Cancer, suggest that there may be biological differences in male and female breast cancers that affect survival. (MSNBC -- Health)
Honorable Work Apr 12, 2007
"Male breast cancer is nothing to be embarrassed about nor ashamed of," says Riter, who is the associate director of the Ithaca Breast Cancer Alliance (IBCA). Riter is one of two Tompkins County recipients of the New York State Breast Cancer Detection and Education Advisory Council's New York State Breast Cancer Early Detection and Research Awards, given April 4 in Latham. (Ithaca Times, NY)
Male Breast Cancer Deadlier for Blacks Mar 19, 2007
Male Breast Cancer Deadlier for Blacks - healthfinder ... Male Breast Cancer Deadlier for Blacks ... FRIDAY, March 16 (HealthDay News) -- Black men are more likely than white men to die of breast cancer, concludes a study that urges more research into racial disparities in male breast cancer. (Health-Finder)
Racial disparities seen in male breast cancer survival Mar 17, 2007
"This study shows that similar racial disparities exist for men. While male breast cancer is rare, understanding the factors that black men and women with breast cancer have in common may help us understand the reasons for these disparities.". Male breast cancer accounts for less than 1% of all breast cancers and less than 1% of all cancers in men, but its incidence has been increasing, rising by about 60% between 1990 and 2000 ... "These findings support more investigation into the clinical and... (EurekAlert!)
Gene Elevating Breast Cancer Risk Also Causes Prostate Cancer Feb 10, 2007
The two major familial breast cancer susceptibility genes BRCA1 and BRCA2 only explain 20-30 per cent of families with site-specific female breast cancer, which suggests the contribution of additional susceptibility genes ... The study also involved 141 unselected male breast cancer patients, 188 familial and 288 unselected colorectal cancers, as well as 164 familial and 475 unselected prostate cancer patients ... Male breast cancer and colorectal cancer cases did not display the mutation. (Science Daily)
International study points to new breast cancer-susceptibility gene Feb 9, 2007
The Finnish researchers also screened tissue from 141 male breast cancer patients, 476 colorectal cancer patients, and 639 prostate cancer patients. In one family where prostate cancer had occurred in several generations, every family member with prostate cancer whom it was possible to test was found to carry the PALB2 mutation, suggesting that the gene plays a role in this form of cancer as well. (EurekAlert!)
Men With Breast Cancer at High Risk of Second Tumor Jan 25, 2007
Because of the relatively small incidence of male breast cancer, "not one study until now has looked at large numbers," Anton-Culver said ... For more on male breast cancer, go to the. (Health-Finder)
Attn Men: Mammograms Aren't Just for Women Jan 4, 2007
There hasn't been a dramatic spike in male breast cancer cases across the country, but more and more men are becoming aware that they have breasts and can get breast cancer ... Male breast cancer accounts for approximately 1 percent of all breast cancers cases ... The incidence of male breast cancer increased between 1973 and 1998, however, and the reasons for this are unclear. (ABC News)
