As men, we’ve got to be prepared to talk about breast cancer
John was 50 years old and working as an engineer when he first noticed a lump on his chest. He was diagnosed with grade 3 breast cancer soon...
I had no idea men could get breast cancer
Before his diagnosis, Tony had no idea men could get breast cancer. Now, he wants to make sure people understand that anyone could get the d...
It's important that we keep banging the drum for breast cancer in men
When Richard was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015, he had no idea that men could get breast cancer too. Now, he volunteers with Breast C...
Grandad was full of love and laughter - we cherish our Christmas memories of him
Holly, who lost her grandad Roy this year, set up a fund in his memory on behalf of this charity, and raised over £600 by completing the Thr...
Men with breast cancer, like me, need support too
Richard found out he had primary breast cancer in 2015. Now he supports other men with breast cancer and encourages them to ask for help.
Roger is celebrating life, 10 years after a BRCA diagnosis
10 years after his breast cancer and BRCA diagnosis, Roger fundraised and ‘celebrated being alive’ by abseiling down Spinnaker Tower, in Por...
Men with breast cancer don't need to feel alone
We had a chat with Dr Kerry Quincey, Doug and Dave from the Men’s Virtual Meet Up (VMU). We asked about their connection to breast cancer, h...
Showing men can get breast cancer too, Jim signed up to our fabulous catwalk, The Show
Jim wants to get men talking about breast cancer and show men can get it too. He’s excited for an uplifting experience, donning adventurous ...
My breast cancer diagnosis never made me feel like less of a man
Dave has lost several close friends and family members to breast cancer, so was quick to get himself checked. Now, he uses his experience to...
There is still a lack of information about BRCA genes – for patients and health professionals
Tony found out he had an altered BRCA2 gene after being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2011. Before that, he had no idea what it could enta...
Going through breast cancer treatment as a man is intimidating at times
When Richard was diagnosed with breast cancer he found that treatment was female-focused. Now, he is working to raise awareness for other me...
We shouldn’t think of breast cancer as a woman’s disease
10 years ago, Tony discovered he had breast cancer. Since then, he’s got involved with Breast Cancer Now to make other men aware of the risk...
I felt like I was the only gay man with breast cancer in the country
Roger was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015. He talks about his experience as a gay man going through treatment, and why there needs to b...