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Breast Cancer in men

  • Overview
  • Discovery: breast cancer in men
    • Signs and symptoms of breast cancer in men
    • Going to the GP and being referred to hospital for breast cancer as a man
    • Experiences of having tests and getting the results
    • Initial reactions of men to getting a breast cancer diagnosis
  • Treatments for breast cancer in men and their effects
    • Surgery for breast cancer in men
    • Reconstruction for breast cancer in men
    • Chemotherapy for breast cancer in men
    • Radiotherapy for breast cancer in men
    • Tamoxifen and other hormonal treatments for breast cancer in men
    • Targeted therapy: Herceptin (trastuzumab, Herzuma, Ontruzant)
    • Lymphoedema
    • Complementary approaches for breast cancer
    • Making choices about treatment for men with breast cancer
    • Experiences as a man in various breast cancer treatment settings
  • Information and support for men with breast cancer
    • Information and messages for men with breast cancer
    • Support from family, friends and colleagues for men with breast cancer
    • Peer support and support groups for men with breast cancer
    • Support from the breast care nurse and other sources
  • Awareness of breast cancer in men
    • Men's awareness of breast cancer in men before their diagnosis
    • Other people's reactions to breast cancer in men
    • What should breast cancer in men be called?
  • Men living with breast cancer
    • Effect of mastectomy on men's body image
  • People's Profiles
    • Diagnosed under 50
    • Diagnosed aged 50 - 59
    • Diagnosed aged 60 - 69
    • Diagnosed aged 70+
  • Resources and Information
  • Credits

Breast Cancer in men

Profiles - Diagnosed under 50

Bill

Bill is a retired education guidance advisor. He is married and has 3 adult children. Ethnic background' White Scottish.

Mohammad

Mohammad was a machine operator in the plastics industry. He is currently unable to work due to illness. He is married and has 4 children. Ethnic background: Pakistani.

Stuart

Stuart is a payroll clerk. He is married, and has 2 teenage children. Ethnic background' White British.

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