Although the majority of Australians diagnosed with breast cancer are women, many people are surprised to learn that men can develop breast cancer too. Breast cancer in men is rare, accounting for less than 1% of all cancers in men, and less than 1% of all breast cancers.
To help improve support and information for men with breast cancer, BCNA has produced Men get breast cancer too, a free information booklet.
Our new booklet provides information specifically for men diagnosed with breast cancer about the disease, its treatments, and ways to deal with some of the common challenges that they may face after a diagnosis.
The booklet was developed with men diagnosed with breast cancer and their family members, health professionals and researchers.
Men get breast cancer too includes information for men with breast cancer on:
- Risk factors that increase a man’s risk of developing breast cancer
- Types of breast cancer
- Breast cancer treatments
- Secondary breast cancer
- Coping with your diagnosis
- Sharing news of your diagnosis with others
- Financial and practical concerns
- Changes in sexual wellbeing
- Depression and anxiety
- Fear of recurrence
The booklet also mentions other resources and counselling services available for men diagnosed with breast cancer.
The free booklet can be ordered online via our website or by calling BCNA on 1800 500 258.
For more information about breast cancer in men, visit our male breast cancer page.
Annie
