A new association has just been created to fight against male breast cancer.
- A new association called Moobs has just been created to fight against male breast cancer.
- It has three main missions: to inform men with breast cancer about the disease, to provide them with support and to change the way society perceives this pathology.
- Male breast cancer tends to affect older people more, but it can also occur in younger people.
A new association called Moobs has just been created to fight against breast cancer in men.
Male breast cancer: the three main missions of Moobs
Founded by James Richards, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in February this year, Moobs was launched with three main missions: to inform men with breast cancer about the disease, to provide support and change the way society perceives this pathology.
For example, the organization has already set up a monthly meeting via Zoom to bring together people diagnosed with the disease and reduce the isolation that can result.
“As a man, I have always been aware of the risks of prostate and testicular cancer, but I had no idea that I could get breast cancer – you just don’t hear about it” , said James Richards The Independent.
“In the days following my diagnosis, I was surprised by the lack of personalized support and easily accessible information about the disease, and much of my treatment plan was based solely on what was offered to women “he explains.
Male breast cancer: what are the figures?
Even though men do not have “breasts” in the classic sense of the term, they still have breast tissue and can therefore be affected “of breast cancer”. This cancer is much rarer than in women, accounting for approximately 0.5 to 1% of breast cancer cases worldwide, but that does not mean it is any less serious when it occurs. In 2023, for example, it is predicted that approximately 2,800 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer in the United States and that 530 of them will die from it.
“I always tell women to be attentive to their breasts, that is to say to be attentive to any changes and to have them examined if necessary. It’s exactly the same thing for men”, explains Dr. Amir Khan, an oncologist at Leonardtown. “In the same way that you check your testicles for lumps, you should also check the condition of your breast tissue. Do both in the shower, once a month,” he continues.
Breast cancer in men: what are the symptoms?
The symptoms below should also lead you to consult your doctor:
– a lump in the breast tissue, usually firm, painless and immobile.
– A change in position or appearance of the nipple.
– Nipple discharge, including bleeding.
– Persistent pain or rash around the nipple.
– The presence of small swollen bumps in the armpit (lymph nodes).
You should also check the entire chest area and under the armpits, find out your family history of breast cancer (especially if it involves BRCA genes) and find out if the potential treatments followed increase estrogen levels.
As with many cancers, male breast cancer tends to affect older people more, but it can also occur in younger people.
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